§ 108. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that to passengers on main line trains, the cost of luncheon with a cup of coffee, and the service charge which is added to bills supposedly in lieu of gratuities, amounts to 4s. 4d.; and if, as apart from considerations of the quality of food provided. this sum is too high for the average third-class passenger to pay, he will take steps to have these charges reduced.
§ Mr. Barnes:The standard charge of 3s. 6d. is the same as before the war. A charge of 4d. is made for coffee and a service charge of 6d. is made by agreement with and for the benefit of the staff concerned and I believe is generally welcomed by the travelling public.