HC Deb 27 March 1928 vol 162 c256
55. Mr. COLLISON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the estimated cost of providing Members of Parliament with free railway passes to their constituencies?

Mr. BALDWIN

On the basis of the week-end fares at present in operation, which are available from Friday (by trains leaving London at and after 5 p.m.) until Monday, it is estimated that the cost of free travel for Members of Parliament by railway or steamship between London and their constituencies would be approximately £60,000 if the House sat 40 weeks in the year.