HC Deb 07 December 1936 vol 318 cc1640-1
61. Mr. REMER

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the dissatisfaction on the part of the public and the motor transport workers with the effect of the Road and Rail Act on road transport, he will introduce a short amending Bill to give the right of appeal from the decisions of the Traffic Commissioners to the Ministry instead of to an independent tribunal?

Captain HUDSON

My right hon. Friend sees no sufficient justification for asking Parliament to reverse the decision taken only three years ago.

Mr. REMER

Is my hon. and gallant Friend aware that as the law is at present Members of Parliament are not able to bring their grievances either before the Minister or before this House, and will he see if these are not some means whereby they can do so?

Captain HUDSON

I do not think I can add to the answer I have given.

Mr. REMER

Is my hon. and gallant Friend aware that the railway companies are opposing these applications by every means they can, and are causing great dissatisfaction amongst motor transport workers?