HC Deb 19 June 1950 vol 476 cc55-6W
67. Mr. H. Fraser

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that since the increase in the price of petrol the smaller bus companies without large reserves are finding it uneconomic to operate their rural services, and that redress through the traffic courts may take up to 12 months; and whether he will therefore instruct the regional licensing authorities to make temporary dispensation in favour of these smaller companies.

Mr. Barnes

I am advised that I have no power to give such instructions to the licensing authorities for public service vehicles.