HC Deb 30 July 1935 vol 304 cc2466-7
32. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will send down an official from the Ministry to inquire into the alterations in the omnibus services carried out by the London Transport Board in the Slough, Langley, Stoke Poges, and Farnham (Bucks) districts which brought about a failure of the service and are causing general discontent?

Captain HUDSON

Parliament has given my right hon. Friend no control over the frequency and timings of the services operated by the London Passenger Transport Board. I understand that they have already met a number of complaints which were made in respect of the revision of omnibus services in the Slough, Langley, Stoke Poges and Farnham districts and that other criticisms are still being investigated with a view to further adjustments being made where necessary.

Sir A. KNOX

Does the hon. and gallant Gentleman realise that residents in these areas are not satisfied with the changes that are being made and have repeatedly applied to the London Passenger Transport Board; and that the Board, like other monopolies, have not a soul to save or a body to kick?

Captain HUDSON

I understand that representations were made on 3rd July and as late as 17th July, which ought to improve the services further.

Sir A. KNOX

Does the Minister realise that the latter complaint was made on 27th July and that these people who bought their houses in the district are unable to ride to their work in London and are absolutely stranded?

Captain HUDSON

I received a deputation on this subject only last week.