HC Deb 04 May 1960 vol 622 c1077
44. Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects to receive the report of the Jacks Committee on Rural Transport.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. John Hay)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Lewes (Colonel Beamish) on 30th March.

Dr. Johnson

Is my hon. Friend aware that, pending the receipt of the report, many firms are finding considerable difficulty in knowing where they are? Will he expedite things as much as possible?

Mr. Hay

I am aware of the difficulties of rural bus firms. The Committee is making extremely good progress now, and still hopes to be able to present its report in the autumn.

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