§ 86. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Transport whether advertisements of a political character are accepted 1612 for display on the premises and vehicles of the L.P.T.B.
§ Mr. BarnesIt is the practice of the London Passenger Transport Board to refuse advertisements of a controversial political nature but to accept those which, for example, merely announce intention to hold a political meeting.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterDoes that answer mean that the right hon. Gentleman regards the advertisement displayed by the Electrical Trades Union advocating nationalisation of the electrical industry as uncontroversial?
§ Mr. BarnesI have not previously been made aware of the point raised by the hon. Member. If he cares to draw my attention to any matter, I will look into it.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterWill the right hon. Gentleman give instructions that that advertisement is to be withdrawn?
§ Mr. BarnesI shall do what I always do—examine the facts first.