HC Deb 10 February 1970 vol 795 cc306-7W
47. Mr. A. Royle

asked the Minister of Transport if he will now give a general direction to London Transport to employ more buses so that they can provide a more reliable service south of the Thames.

Mr. Bob Brown

My right hon. Friend has no power under the Transport (London) Act, 1969, to give directions to the London Transport Executive or to the Greater London Council on issues of this kind.