HC Deb 18 February 1919 vol 112 c787W
Mr. T. WILSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can hold out any hope of an early reduction of the railway fares to the pre-war rate; and, if not, will he consider the possibility of making some arrangements whereby persons who are compelled to travel for business reasons shall be entitled, on making a declaration to that effect, to travel at the pre-war rates?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

As stated on Thursday last in reply to the hon. and gallant Member for the Finchley Division of Middlesex, I regret that I can hold out no hope of an early reduction in railway fares, and I fear that it would not be practicable to make an exception in favour of persons who declare that they are travelling for business purposes.