§ 4. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Transport the national bodies invited to make nominations for the Central Transport Consultative Committee.
§ Mr. BarnesIn view of the number of bodies invited I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate a list of them in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. DaviesWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask him if, when reasonable time has elapsed, he has not received nominations from those bodies, he will urge speed in the matter, because of the need to set up the Consultative Committee?
§ Mr. BarnesYes, certainly.
§ Following is the list:
- National Farmers' Union
- National Farmers' Union for Scotland
- Federation of British Industries
- National Union of Manufacturers
- Association of British Chambers of Commerce
- National Coal Board
- General Council of British Shipping
- Trades Union Congress (two members)
- Parliamentary Committee of the Co-operative Congress
- County Councils' Association (two members)
- Association of Municipal Corporations (two members)
- Association of County Councils in Scotland, Convention of Royal Burghs, and Scottish Counties of Cities Association (one member jointly).