§ 30. Mr. PERRYasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the increased charges now imposed upon omnibus owners under the operation of the Road Traffic Act; and if he will consider the adoption of some scheme under which the number of certificates, licences and registration plates to be obtained by each owner can be reduced?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONThe certificates and licences required in respect of the operation of public service vehicles are laid down in the Road Traffic Act, 1930. In prescribing the fees to be paid for such certificates and licences I adopted the general principle that the scheme of control under Part IV of the Act should so far as practicable be self-supporting, and the scale of fees was fixed with a view to attaining that end.
§ 33. Mr. BATEYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is prepared to receive a deputation of Members of this House to discuss grievances arising out of the Road Traffic Act, 1930?
§ Mr. MORRISONI am always prepared to discuss matters appertaining to my Department with hon. Members. At the same time I should make it clear that it is not possible for me to enter into a discussion or to consider ex-parte statements on matters which stand referred to me by way of appeal.
§ Mr. BATEYThen are we to understand that the Minister is prepared to receive a deputation to discuss the question of the increase of workmen's fares?
§ Mr. MORRISONProvided it does not conflict with the latter part of my answer, I am certainly prepared to do so.
§ Mr. BATEYBut if there is a grievance under the Road Traffic Act, will my right hon. Friend not meet a deputation of Members to discuss it?
§ Mr. MORRISONAlways provided that it does not prejudice me in my judicial capacity.