§ Mr. Stephenasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the present refusal of the omnibus companies in Scotland to grant a living wage to the workers, whether he will consider the immediate introduction of legislation making it a condition of the granting and retention of a licence to operate an omnibus service that the fair-wages clause of this House shall operate with regard to the remuneration of workers?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI would refer the hon. Member to the provisions of Section 93 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930.
§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Transport whether the Traffic Commissioners in Scotland have taken any action in connection with the motor-omnibus strike which is causing great dislocation of trade in Scotland?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe powers and duties of the Traffic Commissioners are laid down by Parliament.