§ Mr. Benjamin Smithasked the Minister of Transport what are the powers of the Railway Executive Committee, and what is the extent of the control exercised by that body over the operations and services of the London Passenger Transport Board?
§ Captain WallaceWhen I took control of the undertakings of the railway com-1968W panies and the London Passenger Transport Board on 1st September I appointed the Railway Executive Committee to be my agents for the purpose of such control. The day-to-day operation of the undertakings is carried on by the respective managements in accordance with the instructions of the committee.