Action on somewhat similar lines to the foregoing has already been adopted in some of the Australian States, and, I have reason to believe, with quite satisfactory results.

I think it is very necessary that the unfairness of the form of exploitation of the railway tariff that is described above should be brought out clearly, and that action to circumvent subterfuges that may be resorted to to enable such exploitation to be carried on is essential.

The question of further steps to be taken effectively to deal with the situation is now under consideration.