HC Deb 13 July 1938 vol 338 cc1322-3
66. Mr. Kennedy

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered what is practically the effective financial control of the leading road transport companies by the railway companies and the growing concern regarding the prejudicial effect of that control on industrial interests and public transport service; and whether he proposes to take any action towards the reorganisation of the carrying industries under national control?

Mr. Burgin

I do not propose to take action on the lines suggested by the right hon. Gentleman. I have no reason to suppose that the provision of passenger or goods road transport facilities has been prejudiced because railway companies have financial interests in road transport undertakings.

Mr. Kennedy

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any representations from industrial interests?

Mr. Burgin

Not to my personal knowledge, but I will make inquiries.