§ Mr. Ledgerasked the Minister of Transport what was the estimated cost to British Railways of fare evasion during the year 1967.
§ Mr. CarmichaelBritish Railways do not consider that it would be possible to arrive at a meaningful estimate of total fare evasion.
§ Mr. Ledgerasked the Minister of Transport how many people were prosecuted for fare avoidance on British Railways in, the Romford Magistrates' Court during September, 1967; and how many were found guilty.
§ Mr. CarmichaelIt is settled policy that statistical information relating to nationalised industries should not usually be provided in Answers to Questions except on a basis relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom as a whole.
I am sure the Railways Board would supply whatever information they have if my hon. Friend cared to approach them direct.