Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons am ar 1 Mai 1935.
Mr Lionel Beaumont-Thomas
, Birmingham King's Norton
asked the Minister of Transport whether he has discussed with representatives of the Cyclists Touring Club and the National Cyclists Union the measures he has taken, or those which he has in mind, for ensuring greater safety on the roads to all road users?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
I consulted with these bodies before making the Regulations
Mr John Colville
, Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern
I am sending my hon. and gallant Friend particulars of exports of all United Kingdom goods to the British Empire, excluding the Dominions and India, during the years 1930 to 1934, and of the exports to those destinations of articles classed as wholly or mainly manufactured during the years 1930 to 1933. The corresponding information regarding exports of United Kingdom manufactures during the year 1934 is not yet available.
Mr Maurice Petherick
, Penryn and Falmouth
Does the statement contain information in terms of volume as well as of value?
Mr John Colville
, Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern
The information I have supplied is in terms of value.
Mr John Colville
, Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern
"Circulate them."] If hon. Members wish it, I will circulate them.
Mr Lionel Beaumont-Thomas
, Birmingham King's Norton
asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider increasing on the Transport Advisory Council the representation of recognised cyclists' associations?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
The constitution of the council provides for one representative of pedal cyclists.
Mr Fielding West
, Hammersmith North
Seeing that cyclists are so very numerous in this country, does not the hon. Gentleman think they ought to have more representation on the committee?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
Parliament determined the balance of representation on the committee, and I think the views of cyclists can be well expressed by the present representative.
Ministers make up the Government and almost all are members of the House of Lords or the House of Commons. There are three main types of Minister. Departmental Ministers are in charge of Government Departments. The Government is divided into different Departments which have responsibilities for different areas. For example the Treasury is in charge of Government spending. Departmental Ministers in the Cabinet are generally called 'Secretary of State' but some have special titles such as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ministers of State and Junior Ministers assist the ministers in charge of the department. They normally have responsibility for a particular area within the department and are sometimes given a title that reflects this - for example Minister of Transport.
