§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that omnibus conductors frequently refuse to take passengers who carry luggage; and, in view of the inconvenience which is caused to commercial travellers operating in London by refusals to allow them to take their sample cases on the newest types of omnibuses, will he consider issuing amending Regulations to permit a reasonable amount of luggage to be carried?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI am not aware of any Regulation which either prohibits or sanctions the carrying of passengers' luggage on public service vehicles in London or elsewhere. The only general Regulation which has any bearing on the matter is one to the effect that every entrance, exit and gangway shall be kept clear of obstruction. I am advised that I have no power by Regulation to require operators of such vehicles to carry luggage. They must, of course, in their own interest study the convenience of their passengers.