HC Deb 11 June 1931 vol 253 c1199
69. Mr. REMER

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications have been made to the traffic commissioners to run omnibus and coach services; how many have been heard to date; how many decisions have been given; and in how many cases have the applications been refused?

Mr. PARKINSON

Up to the 31st May the traffic commissioners had received approximately 30,000 applications for road service licences, including backings. At that date decisions had been given in 3,249 cases, including 154 refusals. I have no information as to the number of applications heard on which no decision had by that date been given.

Mr. REMER

Will the traffic commissioners be able to complete all these cases within the year?

Mr. PARKINSON

We hope so.