§ 56. Mr. TOM SMITH(for Mr. THORNE) asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that a lorry driver of Chatham, Kent, was recently fined £1 at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, for obstruction with his lorry; if he is aware of the statement made by the man in connection with the long hours he had been working, and that in consequence of the ease being reported the man has been dismissed from his employment; and what action he intends taking in thematter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)I have seen reports in the Press of this case and I 2418 am causing inquiries to be made into the matter.