§ 19. Mr. BERNAYSasked the Home Secretary what recent steps he has taken to ensure that the places of destination are marked plainly on the front of motor omnibuses licensed in London by his Department?
§ Sir H. SAMUELAll motor omnibuses licensed in London have their places of destination, when on service, plainly marked on the front of the vehicle. I understand that more than nine-tenths also carry boards showing intermediate points on the route, and steps are being taken for the remainder to be so fitted. It is expected that this equipment will be complete by August next.
§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that some omnibuses—new ones—have only a number and not even a name?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThat is a different question—the question of the name.
§ Mr. GROVESIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that it is difficult to get inside an omnibus to see whether it is one which will take you where you want to go?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThere may be worse ways than that.
§ Sir J. HASLAMCannot the same procedure be carried out in the country? In provincial towns omnibuses bear neither a number nor the place of destination.
§ Sir H. SAMUELI should be obliged if the hon. Member would give me notice of that question. The question on the Paper relates to the Metropolitan Police district.