HC Deb 27 July 1936 vol 315 cc1093-4
71. Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

asked the Home, Secretary the statutory authority under which the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has given authority to the London Passenger Transport Board to allow omnibuses to remain at rest in Oxford Road, Putney, opposite a taximeter-cab rank in such a way as to create congestion?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Captain Austin Hudson)

I have been asked to reply. Section 61 of the London Passenger Transport Act, 1933.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Was authority given by the Home Secretary or by the Minister of Transport?

Captain HUDSON

Under the particular Section it is a matter for the Traffic Commissioner, who is required to consult the Commissioner of Police.