§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused to theatrical parties on tour by the new regulation that, in order to qualify for a party reduction in rail fares, all members of the group must be covered by one ticket; and whether, since it is frequently necessary for other staff of the company to travel ahead of its acting members, he will issue a general direction, in the public interest, to British Rail that individual tickets should be issued at the same reduced rates to members of such touring parties.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe Railways Board is responsible for the terms of concessionary fares. A general direction from me would not be appropriate.