§ Mr. HARRISasked the Minister of Transport what action he proposes to take in reference to the purchase of five independent omnibus companies by the London General Omnibus Company; how it will affect the apportioning of the number of journeys on restricted streets between the various proprietors under Clause 7 of the London Traffic Act; whether he had been notified of the change of proprietorship under Clause 14 of the London Traffic Act; and, if so. when he was notified of the change?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNotice has been given to me in pursuance of Section 14 of the London Traffic Act, 1924, that the London General Omnibus Company have recently acquired a controlling interest in the business of five omnibus companies operating within the London traffic area. The acquisition of control was notified to me in two cases on the 8th February and in the other cases on the 9th March. I understand that the controlled companies retain their separate status and the apportionment of journeys on restricted streets will not be affected.