§ Mr. FOREMANasked the Minister of Transport whether, before the new fares 2414W under the London Electric Railways Bill are settled definitely, he will invite the opinions of the various local authorities of London on the particular fares which may be applied to their disticts, since the provision of cheap travelling accommodation is vital to their prosperity?
§ Sir E. GEDDESIn the event of the London Electric Railway Companies (Fares, etc.) Bill becoming law, it is intended when the various undertakings affected submit schedules of their proposed new fares in accordance with Clause 6 (2) of the Bill, to refer the proposals to the Rates Advisory Committee for advice, in which case it is within the discretion of the Committee to hear representations from the local authorities.