§ 61. Captain WALLACEasked the Minister of Transport whether he has now considered the scheme submitted to him by the London Traffic Advisory Committee for dealing with the problem of travelling facilities in North and North-East London; whether he has reached any conclusions; and what action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)As my hon. and gallant Friend is aware, the problem of finding some means for co-ordinating passenger transport services in the London area with a view to the elimination 548 of unnecessary and wasteful competition is engaging close attention at the present time.
§ Captain WALLACEAre we to take it that the London Traffic Advisory Committee have not submitted any scheme at all to my right hon. Friend?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNot so far, but I hope to have a report in my hands before the end of the week.
§ Sir FREDRIC WISEHave the conditions of railway travelling between Liverpool Street and Ilford been considered?
§ Colonel ASHLEYOh, yes, all that area has been considered.
§ Mr. HARRISIs it not the policy of the London Traffic Advisory Committee to make a complete combine or trust, and will the right hon. Gentleman protect the travelling public from getting into the hands of a traffic combine?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe hon. Member can rely upon my doing everything to protect the travelling public.