§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Minister of Transport the reason why the special terms granted to children going on holiday from Sunday Schools are refused to workmen's clubs when taking out children under similar conditions?
§ Sir E. GEDDESIn so far as their traffic position allows, the railway companies generally are granting reduced fares in connection with the annual outings of recognised schools, but the railway companies find that, in present circumstances, it is not practicable to extend these facilities to parties of children organised by bodies other than schools, and it is not possible to make an exception in favour of workmen's clubs. The concession applies to all recognised school treats, and not only to Sunday Schools. The aim is to enable the largest number of children to have, at any rate, one trip in the season. By adhering to this category it is hoped to avoid duplication for certain children, to the exclusion of others.