HC Deb 14 December 1977 vol 941 c487
20. Mr. Arnold

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to reform the traffic commissioner licensing system.

Mr. Horam

My right hon. Friend intends to introduce greater flexibility into the licensing system by making it easier for community buses to operate, by extending the simplified procedure for obtaining permits, and by recasting the criteria for road service licences to lay greater emphasis on the interests of the public.

Mr. Arnold

Will the hon. Gentleman confirm that these changes will be proposed in the forthcoming Transport Bill as part of the policy of developing new services?

Mr. Horam

The Bill will cover that sort of general area.