HC Deb 25 June 1931 vol 254 cc621-2
70. Sir A. POWNALL

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he is yet in a position to state the results of his consideration of the question of railway vouchers for Members of this House?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on Tuesday to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander).

Sir A. POWNALL

Does the hon. Gentleman expect to be in a position to make a statement before the Houses rises for the summer Recess?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

As far as I could judge, I thought that I had made some progress with this matter. I was in discussion with the railway companies, but the proposal I put forward proved, after a considerable time, not to be to their satisfaction, so I have started again, and I cannot say how soon we shall come to a decision.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Does not the hon. Gentleman think that the best plan would be to leave the matter as it is?