HC Deb 04 March 1925 vol 181 c408
4. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that the French Government are discriminating against foreigners in France in the matter of rebates on railway fares; and will he make representations to the French Government with a view to our nationals receiving equal treatment with themselves?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

His Majesty's Government have no treaty grounds on which to claim national treatment as of right, but representations have been made to the French Government for the benefits, amounting to national treatment, understood to have been granted to the nationals of another Power. The answer of the French Government has not yet been received.

Sir FREDRIC WISE

Are these rebates of large amounts?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot answer that question without notice.