Tour, Blackpool-Scarborough

Oral Answers to Questions — Roads – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 12 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Sir Alexander Spearman Sir Alexander Spearman , Scarborough and Whitby 12:00, 12 Mai 1947

asked the Minister of Transport why the Traffic Commissioner for the North-west Area refused an appli- cation from the Batty-Holt Touring Service, Limited, Blackpool, to operate a five days' tour to Scarborough.

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

According to my information, this application was withdrawn on 30th April before it could be heard at a public sitting.

Photo of Sir Alexander Spearman Sir Alexander Spearman , Scarborough and Whitby

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think it rather hard that these people who live in Blackpool should not have the same chance of getting to Scarborough as people from other areas?

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

I do not think that question arises. I am dealing with a specific allegation which, as far as I can see, has no substance.

Photo of Sir Alexander Spearman Sir Alexander Spearman , Scarborough and Whitby

If I send the right hon. Gentleman full particulars will he have an inquiry made?

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

I will certainly look into any information which the hon. Gentleman cares to submit to me.