Bus Fares, Essex

HC Deb 28 June 1968 vol 767 cc144-5W

Mr. Ridsdale

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will refer the recent increase in bus fares of between 30 and 40 per cent. in North-East Essex to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.

Mr. Marsh

An appeal has been lodged by a number of local authorities in Essex against the recent grant by the Traffic Commissioners of a fares increase to the Eastern National Omnibus Co. Ltd. I shall determine this appeal under Section 143 of the Road Traffic Act, 1960. I do not think that a reference to the National Board for Prices and Incomes will be called for in this case.