66. Sir G. HAMILTONasked the Minister of Transport whether he is yet in a position to state what arrangements he has been able to make with Mr. I. A. Maxton, who wishes to operate an omnibus?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONMr. Maxton is at present operating an omnibus in the London Traffic Area, and the question of the legality of his action, having regard to the restrictions imposed under the London Traffic Act on the plying for hire by omnibus in the Metropolitan Police District, is at present under consideration.
Sir G. HAMILTONHas not this matter been under consideration for some weeks, if not months, and cannot the hon. Gentleman "ginger up" somebody, so as to get a satisfactory answer?
§ Mr. MORRISONI have had a large number of communications which Mr. Maxton has caused to be sent to me and to other Members of Parliament, and I have not seen my way to accede to his request. It would appear that he is now breaking the law and the situation is under consideration.
§ Mr. ERNEST BROWNCan the hon. Gentleman say how many persons Mr. Maxton's omnibus holds
§ Mr. MAXTONMay I ask the Minister if this gentleman's case is being prejudiced in any way by a mistaken belief that he is any friend of mine? [Interruption.]