HC Deb 15 May 1963 vol 677 cc149-50W
51. Mr. Brockway

asked the Minister of Transport if he will introduce legislation to make it a condition of the granting of public licences to transport services that there should be no racial discrimination in their employment policy.

Mr. Marples

I do not think that the road transport licensing machinery would be appropriate for this purpose. I would, however, expect road transport operators to avoid racial discrimination in their employment policy. The hon. Member will no doubt have seen the statement issued by the Transport Holding Company last week on its policy in this matter.