§ Mr. Mainwaringasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War 1244W Transport whether the cheap travelling facilities to visit members of the Forces extend to widowed mothers; and, if not, will he consider granting them the facilities thus provided?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIf members of H.M. Forces are in hospital, close relatives, including mothers, whether widowed or not, can obtain vouchers for cheap railway travel to visit them. If the patient is on the danger list, two such relatives can travel free. Wives and dependent children of members of the Forces may travel at reduced fares, irrespective of the purpose of their journey. Other relatives are not eligible for this concession and my Noble Friend would not feel justified in extending it at the present time, when passenger facilities are severely overtaxed.