§ 39. Sir T. Cookasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inadequacy of the train service between Raynham Aerodrome and Fakenham, Norfolk; and whether he will take steps to secure that extra omnibus services are instituted to enable airmen and their families stationed at this aerodrome to travel to this neighbouring town?
§ Captain WallaceThe railway company have furnished me with particulars of the train services which are available for this aerodrome, which has quite recently been opened, and have assured me that they will be very ready to provide additional facilities as soon as the traffic warrants them. As regards road transport, I have no power to compel omnibus operators to institute any particular services. If they wish to do so, their applications are considered by the Traffic Commissioners, and I have no power to interfere with the commissioners' discretion to grant licences unless an appeal against their decision is made to me under Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930. I am informed that the commissioners for the area in question will very shortly consider applications by local omnibus operators for licences to run omnibus services between the points mentioned.