HC Deb 17 February 1932 vol 261 cc1658-9W
Sir P. DAWSON

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the dissatisfaction with the decisions arrived at by the traffic commissioners under the Act expressed by the travelling public and by those engaged in road traffic transport, he will take steps to amend the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, relating to licences for road transport services?

Mr. PYBUS

I have recently discussed with the principal organisations representing passenger transport by road the operation of certain Sections of the Act. It has not appeared that amending legislation is necessary, but I have issued certain directions and also, in co-opera- tion with the commissioners, made arrangements in respect of detail and of procedure which will, I think, do much to promote the smooth working of the Act in the second year of its operation.