HC Deb 24 July 1950 vol 478 cc5-6W
76. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the action he proposes to take on the new charges scheme for the London area confirmed and published by the Transport Tribunal.

Mr. Barnes

The Transport Tribunal have given only a preliminary decision on the draft London Area (Interim) Passenger Charges Scheme. They are meeting to consider it further on 26th July. Section 78 of the Transport Act provides that if they confirm the Scheme, with or without alterations, it shall be published in such manner, and shall come into force on such date or dates, as may be specified by them, I have no power to take any action in regard to a confirmed scheme, except that I may subsequently require the Tribunal, under Section 80 of the Act, to review the operation of the Scheme.