Bus Shelters (Factory Gates)

Oral Answers to Questions — Roads – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 July 1947.

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Photo of Sir Harold Sutcliffe Sir Harold Sutcliffe , Royton 12:00, 28 July 1947

asked the Minister of Transport what is the policy of his Department as regards the provision of omnibus shelters at factory gates.

Photo of Mr Alfred Barnes Mr Alfred Barnes , East Ham South

There are no powers under the general law to require omnibus shelters to be provided, but my Department encourages their provision where they are needed. If the hon. Member has any particular case in mind, I shall be happy to look into it.

Photo of Sir Harold Sutcliffe Sir Harold Sutcliffe , Royton

Will the right hon. Gentleman urge the Traffic Commissioners to adopt a more progressive attitude in this matter? At present I believe a census is taken, and only the places where there is the longest waiting are dealt with. Surely, there should be a shelter outside every factory, especially in the North-West where there is a lot of rain?