§ 18. Mr. William A. Stewardasked the Minister of Education if she will consult with the Minister of Transport on the possibility of improving the omnibus service for children attending school from the Avery Hill Estate, Eltham, where at the present time congestion is caused by the overcrowding of omnibuses.
§ Miss HorsbrughI am informed that the London County Council have made representations to the London Transport Executive about the public transport facilities at Eltham, and that the Executive are considering the possibility of some improvement. The London County Council will continue to watch the position and will keep me informed.
§ Mr. StewardWill my right hon. Friend accept my assurance that there have been a considerable number of complaints by parents about the difficulty experienced by their children in getting to their school in that area?
§ Miss HorsbrughYes, most certainly, Sir, and. as I have already said, the London County Council will continue to watch it and keep me informed, and if I do not hear from them I shall ask for further information.
§ Sir Herbert WilliamsOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Under the Rulings of your predecessor it was not possible to ask a Question of a Minister with regard to the day-to-day administration of a nationalised service. Do I understand that by asking another Minister one can ask a Question which is really the responsibility of the Minister of Transport?
§ Mr. SpeakerI should like notice of that question.