§ 162. Mr. Alpassasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that coach loads of supporters and competitors from as far afield as Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Southsea, Swindon, Wootton Bassett and Cheltenham travelled to Bristol last week to take part in the annual West of England Amateur Ballroom Championships; and, in view of the need for conserving petrol for essential purposes what steps he proposes to take to ensure that result.
§ Mr. CallaghanYes, I have the general question under review.
§ Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Transport how many motor coaches travelled from Dartford to Bristol on Saturday, 6th December, in order to take spectators to 407W see the Bristol City—Dartford Third Division association football match; and why those spectators could not have made the journey by train, so that the petrol could have been used for purposes of greater national importance.
§ Mr. BarnesTwenty-eight coaches were used by private parties, who are free to hire coaches if they are available and provided the hiring does not interfere with essential services. Accommodation was not available by train for the number of passengers who travelled by road.