§ Mr. John Leeasked the Minister of Transport if he will seek powers to issue directions to local authorities regarding the minimum standards to be observed in the operation of municipal transport undertakings, including timetable frequencies.
Mr. Bob Brown:No. The operation of municipal transport undertakings is a matter for the local authorities concerned, subject to the road service licences issued by the Traffic Commissioners under the Road Traffic Act, 1960, which customarily include conditions relating to timetables.