HC Deb 10 April 1935 vol 300 c1144
48. Mr. CHORLTON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is able to give any information of the present position of the proposal to set up a joint road transport body for the industrial area around Manchester; and whether he will do anything to help forward this object?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I have not received any official information regarding this proposal.

Mr. CHORLTON

Is it possible for the Minister to do anything to help forward this object? Can he take any action in the matter at all?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I will consider it on its merits if it be put to me.