SCOTTISH OMNIBUS SERVICES (WAGES).

HC Deb 22 March 1937 vol 321 cc2560-1

76. Mr. Stephen

asked the Minister of Transport whether the Traffic Commissioners in Scotland are satisfied with the wages being paid by the transport companies to the omnibus workers, as required by Section 93 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930; and whether, in view of the present dispute and strike of 10,000 workers, he will invite them to reconsider the present scales?

Captain Hudson

The Traffic Commissioners have no power to approve or review scales of wages.

Mr. Stephen

Are they not required under the Section to see that fair wages are paid when a licence is granted?

Captain Hudson

If representations are made to them by an organisation representative of the industry, they may refer the matter to the Industrial Court for settlement, but I understand that no representation has been made.

Mr. Stephen

Is the Minister aware of the bad conditions which obtain in Scotland, and will he not introduce legislation to deal with such grievances?

Captain Hudson

That is rather a different question; perhaps the hon. Member will put it down.