§ Mr. Denvilleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether it is on his instructions that ticket collectors and other railway officials ask travellers, not only their name and address, but what salary they are earning and where they are working, or what business they are managing; and if he will put an end to this practice.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerOn the railways the London Passenger Transport Board travelling inspectors have for many years been instructed to put to passengers whom they suspect of defrauding the undertaking the questions to which my hon. Friend has drawn attention. I understand that the practice was originally instituted because magistrates frequently asked for this information when the defendant in a prosecution failed to appear in court. After full consideration, I have asked the Board to stop it.