§ Mr. BOWERMANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport if many workmen employed in the London district have to pay as much as is. to 8s. per week in travelling by rail to and from their work; and whether, in view of the general and considerable reductions which have taken place in their wages, he can see his way to approach the various railway companies with a view to some reduction being made in workmen's fares?
§ Mr. NEALThe fares at present charged were limited by the Government after full inquiry. Any application for their reduction should in the first instance be addressed to the companies1742W concerned. My right hon. Friend is aware of the provisions of the Railways Act, 1921, dealing with such matters.