§ Lieut.-Colonel Marloweasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of War Transport whether consideration has now been given to the representations made to him concerning the ban on Sunday morning motor-omnibus services in Brighton and Hove; and whether the 1043W scheme will be modified so as to provide transport for those who wish to attend divine service at their customary places of worship?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerThe decision to curtail road transport services on Sundays was taken with great reluctance, and was due to the paramount need to save fuel and rubber, to give relief to the operating staff, and to afford proper opportunity for the overhaul and maintenance of vehicles. My Noble Friend has given consideration to the representations he has received from Brighton and Hove, but has reached the conclusion that he would not be justified in asking the Regional Transport Commissioner to arrange for the provision of omnibus services as suggested.