§ 68. Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Minister of Transport whether he will ascertain from the traffic commissioners if they are satisfied that the numbers of motor omnibuses in circulation on sanctioned routes in the rural districts of Essex are adequate; and whether he is aware that on occasions people have to walk many miles home, because the last omnibus of the day is crowded and cannot under the regulations carry any more passengers?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Hore-Belisha)The Traffic Commissioners are directed in weighing the various matters, to which they are required to have regard, to give particular consideration to the convenience of the travelling public in the rural areas and to the provision of services in those areas where transport facilities are at present wanting or inadequate. I am sure that they would consider any representations made to them. I will send a copy of my hon. Friend's question and this answer to the Traffic Commissioners concerned.