HC Deb 28 July 1947 vol 441 c4
18. Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Minister of Transport what is the policy of his Department as regards the provision of omnibus shelters at factory gates.

Mr. Barnes

There are no powers under the general law to require omnibus shelters to be provided, but my Department encourages their provision where they are needed. If the hon. Member has any particular case in mind, I shall be happy to look into it.

Mr. Sutcliffe

Will the right hon. Gentleman urge the Traffic Commissioners to adopt a more progressive attitude in this matter? At present I believe a census is taken, and only the places where there is the longest waiting are dealt with. Surely, there should be a shelter outside every factory, especially in the North-West where there is a lot of rain?