HC Deb 05 June 1957 vol 571 c1232
36. Mr. Sharples

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement with regard to the progress of his campaign to relieve pressure on travel facilities within the London area by staggering hours of work.

Mr. Watkinson

Schemes for five out of the six zones into which central London has been divided for this purpose have now been launched. Working hours for 10,000 staff have already been altered.

Mr. Sharples

Is my right hon. Friend receiving co-operation from industry and from Government Departments?

Mr. Watkinson

Yes, and I should like to say that I think that Mr. Fitzgerald's crush-hour Committee is doing very well and will have a notable effect on London traffic in peak hours.