§ 61. Captain WATERHOUSEasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the decision of the traffic commissioner to prevent all omnibuses, other than those owned by the Leicester Corporation, from picking up passengers within a quarter of a mile of the city boundary; if he can state the reasons for that decision; and if he will inquire into its effects on the public convenience?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. Parkinson)From the information in my possession, I do not think that the statement in the question expresses quite accurately the decision which has been reached in certain cases by traffic commissioners. My right hon. Friend has no jurisdiction in the matter, however, except in the event of an appeal to him under the provisions of Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930.