§ Mr. TURTONasked the Minister of Transport what part of the expenses of the traffic commissioners is borne by the local authorities; and what is the amount paid by the Ministry of Transport towards the cost of inspecting vehicles by the traffic commissioners?
§ Mr. PYBUSNo part of the expenses of the traffic commissioners is borne by the local authorities. Provision is made for these expenses in the annual Estimates. The cost is recovered from the Road Fund, but is estimated to be covered by the licence fees which are paid into the fund.