HC Deb 21 February 1934 vol 286 cc330-1
27. Sir IAN MACPHERSON

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the traffic commissioners have decided to grant licences for Sunday omnibus excursions in the Highland area, in spite of the protests of the churches, the county councils, and other public bodies in that area; and if, in view of the public indignation aroused, he will withhold his sanction to the order?

Mr. STANLEY

I have no power to revoke or alter road service licences granted by the traffic commissioners unless a valid appeal is made to me by a person so entitled under Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930. I have to-day received an appeal relating to these particular licences from the Sutherland County Council and I have it under examination.

Sir I. MACPHERSON

Is the Minister aware that there is also an appeal from the Ross-shire County Council?

Mr. STANLEY

In that case there is an appeal.