§ Lieut.-Colonel BURGOYNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether, when a reduction of railway fares is possible, first consideration will be given to the working men's tickets issued early and late in the day?
§ Mr. NEALAs the hon. and gallant Member is aware, the Government possession of the railway undertakings ceased in August last. It is now open to the companies to reduce their fares if the circumstances in their opinion warrant such a course, or an application for a reduction of fares can be made to the Rates Tribunal under Sections 60 and 78 of the Railways Act, 1921.
§ Major KELLEYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Trans- 91W port whether he has any information regarding the possibility of a reduction in railway passenger fares during the spring or summer?
§ Mr. NEALNo, Sir, but I will communicate with the railway companies, and advise the hon. and gallant Member of the result.