HC Deb 07 December 1938 vol 342 cc1155-6
27. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider introducing legislation to amend the London Passenger Transport Act to provide for the holding of an annual general meeting?

Mr. Burgin

I cannot see my way to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.

Mr. De la Bère

Is my right hon. Friend aware that considerable trouble has arisen from the creation of the London Transport Board and the Northern Ireland Road Transport Board, both examples of rationalisation, which bring demoralisation and disturbing influences wherever they go?

Mr. Burgin

I thought that the London Passenger Transport Board was an excellent example of a public utility very well run.

Mr. De la Bère

Is my right hon. Friend aware that no vote of the ordinary shareholders is taken, and that they are not allowed to have an annual meeting—a most inequitable arrangement?

Mr. C. Brown

Can the Minister say where such an annual meeting would be held?