HC Deb 14 May 1941 vol 371 c1200
30. Mr. Frankel

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he is aware that the present rule whereby return tickets on omnibuses and tramcars are only available on the day of issue is creating hardship in many cases owing to the present emergency; and whether representations can be made to transport undertakings, throughout the country, in favour of a more flexible arrangement, as is done in certain cases with respect to workmen's tickets?

Colonel Llewellin

If my hon. Friend will send me particulars of cases where hardship arises, I will certainty look into them.

Mr. Frankel

It is the general principle, not particular cases, upon which I would like the Minister to reply.

Colonel Llewellin

These cheap return tickets are available for a reasonable period after the end of the shift, even if the end of the shift comes upon the day after the ticket is issued.

Mr. Frankel

Is the Minister aware that much greater privileges than this exist in other transport services? Cannot he extend them to the trams and buses?

Colonel Llewellin

I thought my hon. Friend's Question referred to all transport services. I will look into the position in regard to trams and buses.