§ 57. Sir Nicholas Grattan-Doyleasked the Minister of Transport whether he is prepared to set up an inquiry into the desirability of establishing a Tyneside passenger transport board, as suggested in the findings of the Royal Commission on the Unification of Tyneside Areas; and if so, whether an opportunity to prepare a case will be given to all those persons most vitally concerned?
68. Colonel Sandeman Allenasked the Minister of Transport whether he is prepared to set up an inquiry as suggested in the findings of the Royal Commission on the Unification of Tyneside Areas; and, if so, whether an opportunity to prepare a case will be given to those persons most concerned, that is to say, all omnibus operators?
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)Before deciding how this matter can best be examined, I shall desire to be informed as to the views of the various local authorities and other interests concerned, which I am awaiting.
§ Mr. E. SmithWill the Minister also bear in mind that his own supporters were responsible for turning down a similar application in the North Staffordshire area?
§ Mr. Benjamin SmithIs the Minister seeking information from the various constituent boards in that area?