HC Deb 08 July 1946 vol 425 c4
15. Mr. Boothby

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will now appoint a Regional Commissioner for the North of Scotland.

Mr. Barnes

No, Sir. Since 1941 the whole of Scotland has been one traffic area with headquarters in Edinburgh and a sub-office in Aberdeen. I propose to maintain an office at Aberdeen to meet the convenience of operators of road transport in the North of Scotland.

Mr. Boothby

Is it not a fact that there are Io areas in England as against only one in Scotland, and does the right hon. Gentleman think this is justified, and can he say what powers he intends to grant to his representative in Aberdeen?

Mr. Barnes

I think that the sub-office at Aberdeen meets all the necessary requirements of that district, and until I have evidence to the contrary I propose to continue it. I am, of course, always open to reconsider matters.