§ 23. Mr. OSWALD LEWISasked the Minister of Transport when he proposes to introduce a Bill for the co-ordination of the tube railways, omnibus, and tramways services of London?
§ 27. Major NATHANasked the Minister of Transport if he will state the present position as to the London traffic scheme?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONDiscussions are still proceeding with the various authorities and bodies concerned, but I am not yet in a position to announce a date for the introduction of the Bill.
§ Mr. LEWISCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he has any serious hopes of introducing the Bill within the course of the present Session?
§ Mr. MORRISONCertainly.
§ 28. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Transport whether he has received any recommendation from the London Traffic Advisory Committee with regard to the circulation of motor-coaches in London; and whether he will state both its nature and the decision thereon?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI have received a recommendation from the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee that in order to relieve congestion regulations should be made with the object of restricting the operation of motor-coaches within the central area of London, and have published draft regulations in the matter. Before any regulations are made I shall carefully consider any representations which may be received within the statutory period of 40 days after the publication of the draft regulations. This period expires on 28th January.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLEHas any such representation been received from outside sources so far?
§ Mr. MORRISONI understand that representations have been received.