§ Mr. JOHN LOCKWOODasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the cost of appeals made by road hauliers against the commissioners' decision of refusal of licences is excessive; and what steps will the Minister take to investigate this situation?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have not previously received any representations regarding the cost of appeals to the special appeal tribunal set up under the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933. The fees payable are fixed by an Order made by the tribunal and approved by the Treasury in accordance with the Act.
§ Mr. LOCKWOODasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, owing to the decisions given by the appeal tribunal, a trader no longer has the right to choose whether his goods should be sent by road or by rail; and if he will be prepared to receive direct representation on this question?
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§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI am not aware of any decision by the appeal tribunal established under the Road and Rail Traffic Act to this effect.