69. Captain COOTEasked the Minister of Transport whether he will define his position in relation to the railway companies; and, in particular, whether his authority extends to the giving of orders or only to the offering of advice?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI fear that it is not possible in the scope of an answer" to define the powers and duties given under the Ministry of Transport Act. With regard to the last part of the question I would refer the hon. Member particularly to Section 3 of that Act.