§ 30. Captain Hammersleyasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the restriction of normal country omnibus services and the enforced use of distant railway stations, he will consult with the railway companies and secure a reduction of the daily charge for bicycles left at stations from 6d. to 3d.?
§ Captain WallaceBicycles-are difficult to store, and special accommodation, such as racks, has to be provided. This presents little difficulty for regular travellers, but additional casual deposits have to be stored in cloakrooms or other safe places where accommodation can be made available. In all the circumstances, I do not think that for a single deposit 6d. is an unfair charge. I would, however, point out that the regular traveller can obtain a period ticket for the storage of his bicycle at a rate which works out at 3d. per day for a weekly ticket and 1¾d. per day if a quarterly ticket is taken.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes the right hon. and gallant Gentleman not realise that even 3d. a day amounts to 1s. 6d. for six days?