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London Omnibuses (Route Marks).

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 17 September 1931.

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Photo of Sir Percy Hurd Sir Percy Hurd , Devizes

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asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the London General Omnibus Company was informed that the number and route of the service should be clearly shown on the back as well as the front of each vehicle; and when that requirement will be fulfilled?

Photo of Mr Herbert Samuel Mr Herbert Samuel , Darwen

The London General Omnibus Company were informed in July last that the display in large type of route num- bers and destination points on the near side and on the rear of double deck omnibuses of the newest type should be carried out during the annual overhaul of each vehicle. The requirement will not, therefore be completely fulfilled until July, 1932.

Photo of Sir Percy Hurd Sir Percy Hurd , Devizes

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the serious public inconvenience caused by the absence of these route marks? Is it not possible to expedite the matter?

Photo of Mr Herbert Samuel Mr Herbert Samuel , Darwen

I am aware of the inconvenience, and that was why the instruction was given. But it involves considerable structural alterations to these vehicles which can best be done when they are brought in for the annual overhaul.

Photo of Sir Percy Hurd Sir Percy Hurd , Devizes

Is it not possible to cover the advertisements of the "Daily Herald" by information as to the route?

Photo of Mr Frederick Cocks Mr Frederick Cocks , Broxtowe

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great inconvenience that has been caused by people who are unaware of the destination of the Liberal party?

Photo of Sir Percy Hurd Sir Percy Hurd , Devizes

Can I have a reply to my suggestion?

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