§ 64. Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made with area schemes for the acquisition of passenger transport as provided for under the Transport Act, 1947; and what further steps are contemplated.
§ Mr. BarnesIn accordance with the procedure prescribed in the Eighth Schedule to the Transport Act, 1947, I have returned to the British Transport Commission with my observations the scheme submitted by them relating to the northern area of England. The preparation of schemes under the Act is a matter for the Commission.
§ Mr. DaviesHas not sufficient time elapsed for more tangible results to be evident? At this rate of progress we shall not get anywhere during the next 10 years.