HC Deb 08 April 1925 vol 182 cc2268-9W
Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

asked the Minister of Transport whether, seeing that he has inadequate powers to control passenger fares on the railways other than ordinary fares, he will consider the advisability of extending the existing powers by legislation?

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

The Railway Rates Tribunal constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Railways Act, 1921, has power to settle the standard charges to be made for the conveyance of passengers and their luggage by rail, and I am not aware of a need for further legislation on the subject.