§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the great hardship caused by the abolition of cheaper fares on the London and North Eastern Railway Company's suburban line; whether he will approach the Railway Rates Tribunal with a view to securing an early restoration of the cheaper fares; and whether he will also arrange that unused first class carriages during rush hours are available for all passengers?
§ Captain WallaceI understand that the hon. Member has in mind the withdrawal of certain day tickets at reduced rates made available in peace time in order to encourage traffic. Owing to the need for reducing passenger services in order to964W cope with urgent national requirements these special facilities have been suspended. The question of their re-introduction when conditions allow is being kept under review. In regard to the use of first class carriages, I would refer to the answer to a question addressed to me to-day by the hon. Member for Deptford (Mr. W. H. Green).