§ Mr. Kingasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the No. 11 omnibus service between Beaufort Street and the House of Commons is so overcrowded between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. that fares are habitually kept waiting 40 to 50 minutes; and if he will take steps to bring about an improved service.
§ Mr. BarnesThe statement contained in this Question is not confirmed by the general experience of the London Passenger Transport Board or by a special check which was made on 17th July between 7.45 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. On that occasion, the largest wait at Beaufort Street was one of 12 minutes on the part of four passengers; at Chelsea Town Hall the maximum wait was eight minutes by two passengers. Some delay is inevitable at the peak periods, but every effort is being made to shorten it as much as possible.