HC Deb 14 March 1956 vol 550 c40W
64. Mr. Oliver

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what consultations he has had with both sides of the road transport industry to extend the provisions of Section 93 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, to contract carriages; and with what result.

Mr. Watkinson

Consultations have taken place with the National Associations representing operators, with the British Transport Commission, and with the unions. The conclusion I have reached after reviewing the problem in the light of these consultations is that there are substantial objections to extending Section 93 as suggested. My right hon. Friend, the Minister of Labour and National Service, agrees with me in this.