Transport Commission Employees (Racial Discrimination)

HC Deb 21 June 1961 vol 642 cc136-7W

47. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give a general direction to the British Transport Commission not to permit racial discrimination in connection with employment of staff.

48. Mr. Strauss

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give a general direction to the British Transport Commission to ensure that no racial discrimination is practised in the engagement of its employees.

Mr. Marples

No. I am assured by the Chairman of the British Transport Commission that it is already the policy of the Commission that no colour-bar should apply in the engagement of its employees.