HC Deb 14 July 1954 vol 530 cc471-2
51. Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what steps he has taken to encourage the staggering of working hours in London in order to relieve the increasing congestion during the peak travel periods both morning and evening.

Mr. Molson

We have already had discussions with the British Transport Commission on this matter. We intend to follow these up by talks with other interested parties, including the Central Transport Consultative Committee.

Mr. Davies

In view of the increasing congestion in London, does not the Parliamentary Secretary think that it is essential that something should be done to extend the staggering of working hours? Will he not refer the problem to the London and Home Counties Advisory Committee for them to make an investigation and to report?

Mr. Molson

I am not quite sure that that would be the best step to take at present, but I made it plain in a speech recently that I think this suggestion of staggering the hours of work is one of the most constructive and useful suggestions which the hon. Member has made on this subject.