§ Mr. LYLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (1) whether his Ministry has now reached 1924W a decision as to whether a case affecting the fares on the underground railways exists for reference to the Rates Advisory Committee for inquiry; whether, during the Recess, he will continue to represent to all the companies concerned the need for a reduction of fares:
(2) whether, if no reduction is made by the underground railways of London in their fares, he will consider the advisability of introducing legislation in the coming autumn to reduce them, particularly in respect of the statutory charge for distance travelled?
§ Mr. NEALAs stated in my reply to the hon. Member for Central Southwark (Mr. Gilbert) on Thursday, 27th July, the Rates Advisory Committee have been asked to advise on this subject and, in accordance with the provisions of the London Electric Railways (Fares, etc.) Act, 1920, I am unable to take any action pending the receipt of their Report.