§ 67. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to what extent he has been informed of the staggering of hours of work during the omnibus stoppage, and its effect; and what action he proposes to take to continue its operation when the dispute ends.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI received from the London Transport Executive daily reports on travelling conditions. It was clear that employers and start alike responded very well to the appeal I made when the strike began that a special effort to stagger hours should be made during the strike, and the peaks were spread over two or three hours. I have now made a further appeal asking Londoners to continue the staggered hours which the bus strike showed were practicable and the Crush Hour Committee has asked the Chairman of Central London's six zones to explore urgently how the experience of the strike can be turned to lasting benefit.