asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, if he will endeavour to arrange with the various railway companies facilities for Members travelling between their constituencies and London at least on the same favourable terms as those offered to holders of traders' tickets?

A traders' season ticket is only issued to a trader when the carriage account of such trader with the railway company concerned for the conveyance of merchandise amounts to a specific sum, and is granted with a view to development of trade. In the circumstances, I cannot see my way to approach the railway companies as suggested by my hon. Friend.