§ 60. Mr. PARTINGTONasked the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that a resolution has been passed by the Highways Committee of the London County Council to the effect that the President of the Local Government Board should be informed that, with a view to avoid the waste in men, materials, and money due to unnecessary duplication of passenger transit services in London, the council is prepared to enter into a conference, to be held under the chairmanship of a representative of his Department, with other traffic authorities and undertakings; and will he say what action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Long)I have had this matter under consideration, and hope to be in a position to summon a conference at an early date.