HC Deb 16 November 1932 vol 270 c1118
20. Mr. SUMMERSBY

asked the Minister of Transport if he is yet able to express an opinion as to the probability or possibility of extending the Highgate tube to Muswell Hill; and will he meantime consent to more omnibuses being in service between there and the Highgate tube station to save the public long waits in inclement weather?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Pybus)

So far as I am aware no powers exist for such an extension. As regards the future, no decision could well be taken by any of the interests concerned until the question of the establishment of a London Passenger Board has been settled. The London General Omnibus Company recently augmented the omnibus service between Highgate Station and Muswell Hill and are watching the position with a view to a further increase should the circumstances so require.

Mr. SUMMERSBY

Is the Minister aware that recently a queue of 60 people had to wait in the rain for a considerable period without any shelter?

Mr. PYBUS

I will represent that to the company.