134. Mr. J. T. Priceasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the poor standard of catering provided at many of the establishments patronised daily by road passenger transport vehicles; and, in view of the detrimental effect on the tourist trade, what steps the British Tourist and Holidays Board are taking to procure a better, cheaper and cleaner service for road transport passengers.
§ Mr. MackesonWithout expressing any view on the allegations in the Question about these establishments, I agree that poor catering is bad for the tourist trade. The British Travel and Holidays Association welcomes the efforts of the catering industry to improve conditions, but has itself no power to impose standards or fix charges.