§ Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERasked 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-BRABAZONThe Railway Rates Tribunal constituted 2269W 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.