HC Deb 03 February 1969 vol 777 cc18-9
4. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Transport when he intends to make regulations implementing the reductions in drivers' hours provided for in the Transport Act.

Mr. Marsh

I hope to make an announcement within a few weeks.

Mr. Taylor

Is the Minister aware, despite the recent discussions we had on this Measure during its passage through the House, that on the one occasion when I wrote to his Ministry to ask for an explanation of one Section of the Act I was told that the only way to resolve the matter was for the individuals concerned to go to court? Is it not time that the Minister took action to see that Measures are meaningful and that when people want to know more about them they can be given the information without having to go to court?

Mr. Marsh

I have some difficulty in comprehending the hon. Gentleman's query. His Question asks when we intend to implement a reduction in drivers' hours. If he has a specific query relating to a matter of interpretation concerning the Measure and will let me know, I will write to him.