HC Deb 25 November 1957 vol 578 c94W
Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will introduce legislation to amend the law relating to the issue of A, B and C licences for road transport vehicles, so that licences may not be refused by the licensing authority if the applicant is offering a service which might be preferred by the public.

Mr. Watkinson

In considering applications for A and B hauliers' licences, licensing authorities are already required by Section 9 (1) of the Transport Act, 1953 to have regard to the interests of the public generally, including primarily those of persons requiring facilities for transport. C licences are granted on request.