HC Deb 10 July 1918 vol 108 cc330-1W
General CROFT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that a certain big firm in Leeds advertised in the newspapers that they were prepared to pay all return fares of the country customers attending their sale, which commenced last Monday week; and whether he will take steps to prevent such an incentive to increased railway travelling?

Sir A. STANLEY

I am not aware of the circumstances of the case referred to, but it would hardly appear to be one in which the Board of Trade could intervene.