§ 70. Sir H. Legge-Bourkeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he has taken to invite British Railways to issue a public statement giving details of the present level of railwaymen's wages and the effect of the unions' claim and the board's proposals, including details of the value to railwaymen of concessionary fares and free travel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonBritish Railways have already published details of present rates, and those now offered from 1st June, in a special edition ofRail News which has been sent to all railwaymen and also to each Member of this House. Information is not available on the value of concessionary fares. The use and value varies widely according to individual circumstances.