91. Mrs. Manningasked the Minister of Transport when the hon. Member for Epping may expect a decision about an omnibus service across Nazeing and Broadley Commons, correspondence on which subject has been passing between the hon. Member and his Department since July of this year.
§ Mr. BarnesA decision was given to the hon. Member in June and, so far as Nazeing Common is concerned, confirmed in August and October. The London Passenger Transport Board will review the matter when their position in regard to vehicles improves.
§ 98. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Transport if he will arrange for improved road transport for the people of Stoke-on-Trent during the peak periods, and between North Staffordshire, Stafford, Crewe and Manchester.
§ Mr. BarnesRoad passenger transport in this area is working to full capacity during the peak periods, and some of the services referred to run at double the prewar frequency. Efforts are being directed towards the re-introduction of 211W a systematic scheme of staggered working hours, as the practical solution of the peak-hour problem.