§ Sir STUART COATSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Company have recently increased their season-ticket rates for certain stations on their line; upon what authority this is done; and what steps he is prepared to take to remedy the injustice to the season-ticket holders whose fares have been increased?
Sir A. STANLEYAs was stated in reply to the hon. Member for West Newington on Monday last, I am making inquiries on this subject. I will communicate with the hon. Baronet as soon as the inquiries are completed.