Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, as railway fares for passengers were greatly increased during the period of the War by the Government and are practically still maintained, representations may be made to the Association of Railway Managers or to the responsible authority for a reduction of such passenger fares at an early date; and, if not, for what reason are such fares maintained at their present level, considering the recent reduction in the wages of railway employés and the price of coal?
§ Mr. NEALI have been asked to reply. As the hon. Member is aware, the Government has now no control over the fares charged. I have no information which would lead me to believe that any2226W general revision of passenger fares is in early contemplation, but I would direct my hon. Friend's attention to the public announcements made to-day as to holiday and excursion arrangements. The public are at liberty to make such representations as they think fit to the railway managers or to avail themselves of the statutory rights given by the Railways Act, 1921.