HC Deb 15 November 1939 vol 353 c702
38. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will arrange to increase omnibus services in the London area?

Captain Wallace

Since the beginning of October improvements have been introduced on a number of routes, and as from to-day there will be 160 to 200 additional omnibuses in operation. The necessity for economy in the use of imported fuel must involve some reduction in the number of omnibus services operated by the board as compared with pre-war standards, but within this limitation the board are doing everything in their power to provide an adequate service.

Mr. Morrison

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bearing in mind that with the approach of the Christmas shopping season the number of people desiring to travel by public vehicles will be greatly increased?

Captain Wallace

Unfortunately, the approach of the Christmas shopping season does not give me any more petrol.

Mr. Lunn

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that there are notices posted up on different routes this morning that those routes will not have buses on them from to-day?

Captain Wallace

I should like to see that question on the Paper.