§ 5. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Transport whether he can give any information with regard to the summonses brought against the Union Cartage Company, of West Smithfield, by the traffic commissioner for breaches of the Road Traffic Act and which were dismissed, costs being awarded against the traffic commissioner; and whether he has received a report from the commissioner with regard to the remarks made at the hearing by Sir Phene Neal, the chairman of the justices at the Guildhall?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY of the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Captain Austin Hudson)I do not think that I can properly comment upon these proceedings.
§ Mr. THORNEWhy not?
§ Captain HUDSONThe traffic commissioners are an independent body set up by Parliament.