HC Deb 25 November 1931 vol 260 c397
48. Mr. MALLALIEU

asked the Prime Minister, if, in view of the need for national economy and the desirability of this House setting an example in that regard, he will give time before the House rises for the discussion of the question of limiting travel facilities enjoyed by Members to the provision of third-class tickets?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement on this subject which was made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 17th November in reply to a question by my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Mahon (Mr. Turton).

Mr. M. JONES

Seeing that the overwhelming majority of Members are committed to economy, could not the total value of the economy be achieved by voluntary effort?

The PRIME MINISTER

I commend that to the House.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Seeing that there are more rich men in this House than in the last Parliament—

Mr. SPEAKER

Mr. Buchanan.

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