§ Mr. Norman Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he will introduce legislation to reform the licensing system of minibuses used by voluntary organisations;
(2) what is his policy with regard to the findings and proposals in the report of a working party convened by the National Association of Youth Clubs, the National Council for Voluntary Youth 392W Services, and the National Council of Social Service on the licensing of minibuses; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend is giving urgent consideration to the recommendations in this report, which was published only on 2nd December, and which deals in a most constructive and responsible manner with the complex problems faced by voluntary bodies and schools in operating minibuses without breaking the law on the licensing of public service vehicles. He will make a further statement as soon as possible.