HC Deb 06 March 1935 vol 298 cc1930-1
30. Mr. NOEL LINDSAY

asked the Minister of Transport how many agreed charges have been referred to the tribunal under Section 37 of the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933; and how many have been approved?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

271 applications (including applications for approval for a further period) have been made to the Railway Rates Tribunal for the approval of agreed charges, 229 applications have been approved, four have been withdrawn, and 38 have yet to be heard.

Mr. LINDSAY

In view of the extreme importance of this subject, will my hon. Friend consider circulating this information in a handy and compact form with greater detail?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

If my hon. Friend will consult with me I will see what can be done.