§ 43. Mr. McAddenasked the Minister of Transport how many area transport consultative committees he has so far appointed; how many he proposes still 992 to appoint; and how many meetings have so far been held by that appointed for East Anglia.
§ Mr. BarnesThe Transport Users' Consultative Committees for Scotland and Wales were appointed in 1949. England will be covered by nine such committees. Of these, eight have been appointed and I hope shortly to appoint the other. The committee for the East Anglia area has held one meeting.
§ Mr. McAddenIn view of the slow pace at which this matter is proceeding, does the Minister wish us to understand that he has now been converted to the view of his friend the hon. Member for Coventry, East (Mr. Crossman), who says that they were appointed for window-dressing purposes only and cannot be of any use?
§ Mr. BarnesI certainly do not agree that they were appointed for window-dressing purposes. The type of organisation which has accepted an invitation to serve on these committees is a clear indication that the matter is taken seriously.