§ 90 and 91. Mr. Lawsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (1) what representations he has received from the Convention of Royal Burghs to the effect that the erection and maintenance of all stopping place signs, queue barriers erected in connection therewith, and shelters for omnibus passengers should be made the responsibility of the omnibus operators concerned;
(2) whether he will introduce legislation at an early date making the erection and maintenance of all stopping place signs, queue barriers erected in connection 27W therewith, and shelters for omnibus passengers the responsibility of the omnibus operators concerned.
§ Mr. WatkinsonBoth my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Scotland and my predecessor, received representations on these matters from the Convention of Royal Burghs but we do not agree that this responsibility should be placed upon operators.
The Answer to the second Question, therefore, is No.