§ 53. Mr. Woodburnasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether the Scottish Committee for Co-ordinating Public Transport in Scotland has yet met; whether he can define the scope and power of its activities; and how far these extend to road transport.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI am informed that the Scottish Transport Council held its first meeting on 27th February. I gave its terms of reference in my reply of 7th February to my right hon. Friend the Member for Renfrew, West (Mr. Maclay). The British Transport Commission, which controls the Scottish Omnibuses Group, is represented on the Council, which may consult with other transport interests, including other road transport interests as necessary.
§ Mr. WoodburnAm I correct in saying that that part of British Road Transport which is now left in the charge of the public authority will be represented on this Council, and that its activities will be co-ordinated in the same way as those of the railways and passenger transport?
§ Mr. WatkinsonI shall certainly look into that point and let the right hon. Gentleman know.