INFECTIOUS DISEASES
CARRIAGE ON THE RAILWAYS.
The Minister of Eailways (the Hon. J. 6. Coates) was recently asked by Mr. J. 0. Rolleston (Waitomo) whether the rate charged on the railways for conveying patients suffering from an infectious disease could not be reduced from the precent high charge—namely twelve first-class fares.
"In cases where a special car ia required for the conveyance, of passengers suffering from infectious ' diseases the charge of twelve first-class fares is insufficient to cover the bare cost of the haulage of _ the car," replied the Minister. "This number is, generally speaking, not one-third of the seating capacity of the carriage, and it frequently happens that considerable empty haulage is involved in supplying a suitable car which is, moreover, out of commission until it has been thoroughly disinfected. The charge made is uot consideredT unreasonable for the service performed, and if in any particular case the person concerned is, by reason of his financial position, unable to meet the charge, it is suggested that the proper course is for application to be made to the Health Department or the local authorities concerned for the necessary assistance."
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 38, 14 August 1923, Page 7
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189INFECTIOUS DISEASES Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 38, 14 August 1923, Page 7
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