HC Deb 06 December 1939 vol 355 c673W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that there is considerable grievance felt by men in service units in the Greenock area regarding the discrimination made against them in connection with charges for omnibus trawl; and whether he will consult with the omnibus companies operating the Greenock area to secure that service men travelling between their billets and their centres during the times of running of workmen's omnibuses, should be treated as workmen and be charged accordingly?

Captain Wallace

I am obtaining information as to the practice in this area and in other parts of the country. When this information is available I shall be in a position to consider what action, if any, it would be proper for me to take. The hon. and learned Member will appreciate that I must have regard to all the interests affected, but he may rest assured that the position of service-men will receive very sympathetic consideration.