§ MR. NELSONasked the Minister of Transport (1) if the Rates Advisory Committee, provided for by Section 21 of the Transport Act, have commenced their deliberations; and whether a preliminary inquiry will be held respecting the proposed revision of rates, fares, tolls, dues, and other charges;
(2) whether public notice of the date and place of inquiry, provided for by Section 21 (3) of the Ministry of Transport Act, has been or will be given; and whether an opportunity will be afforded to traders and others affected to appear before such inquiry in order that their views may be heard respecting the proposed revision of rates, fares, tolls, dues, and other charges?
Sir R. WILLIAMSI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for Southwark. The procedure of the Rates Advisory Committee both as to any inquiry they hold and the person s they desire to hear is a matter which is by the Act left entirely to the discretion of the Committee.