HC Deb 03 December 1945 vol 416 cc1889-90
23. Lieut.-Colonel Dower

asked the Minister of War Transport if he will define the term "long-distance road services", for the purposes of the Government's policy of nationalisation.

Mr. Barnes

I should prefer before making any statement to give the interests concerned an opportunity for further discussion in order that we may reach a workable line of demarcation between long and short distance road services.

Lieut.-Colonel Dower

Will the Minister have early consultations as, since his statement, there has been a great deal of anxiety caused to many small operators?

Mr. Barnes

It can be as early as they like, as far as I am concerned.

Mr. De la Bère

The ordinary man does not want it.