§ 55. Lieut.-Colonel APPLINasked the Minister of Transport what road transport services have been licensed by the Traffic Commissioners between London and South Mimms?
§ Mr. PYBUSAs the answer to this question is somewhat long I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ I am informed by the Traffic Commissioner that no service has as yet been licensed to operate between London and South Mimms, other than Metropolitan 1002 short-stage services. An application has, however, been received by the Commissioner from Mr. H. E. Hill for the variation of the conditions of the licence authorising him to provide a service between King's Cross Coaching Station and Luton so as to enable him to carry passengers between London and South Mimms. The Commissioner informed Mr. Hill on the 6th February that he will, be prepared to authorise a fare of Is. single and 2s. return between London and South Mimms. In accordance with the Road Traffic Act the Commissioner is consulting the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis as to the fixing of a suitable picking-up point in South Mimms. Mr. Hill appealed to me against the original decision of the Commissioner limiting his picking-up points on this service, but my decision has been held up pending certain proceedings which are still before the High Court.