HC Deb 22 January 1976 vol 903 c544W
Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what basis the traffic commissioners decide on applications to operate private bus services from outlying areas into towns.

Mr. Marks

The traffic commissioners decide all applications on merit for road service licences or permits, in the light of the criteria laid down in Section 135 of the Road Traffic Act 1960 and Section 30 of the Transport Act 1968, respectively.