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M.H.C.S.A. Seeks Royal Aid Against London Transport
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THE Motor Hirers and Coach Services Association has prayed the intercession of the King in connection with the failure of London Transport to grant to coach operators consent to run tours in London for the purpose of viewing the Jubilee decorations. In reply, the private secretary to the King has stated: "Your telegram has been received and, by the King's command, forwarded to His Majesty's responsible advisers." The Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner granted permission to a number of operators to sun special excursions, on a route approved by the police, during the week commencing May 13, to view the decorations and illuminations. Under the London Passenger Transport Act, 1933, however, operators must also obtain the consent of the Board, but this has not been granted. Repeated representations through Parliament and the Minister of Transport have been' made to the Board, but without avail, and there is no doubt, states the M.H.C.S.A„ that the Board is determined to withhold consents, thus depriving 25,000 passengers of the privilege of viewing the illuminations and decorations. The Association is continuing to press the Board to grant consent in the form authorized by the licence issued by the Metropolitan Commissioner. The M.H.C.S.A. declares consent is being unreasonably withheld and that some amendment of the London Passenger Transport Act is urgently needed, In connection with the case of Valliant Direct Coaches, Ltd., reported in our issue dated April 26, the concern is awaiting the opinion of its solicitor, the Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner and the M.H.C.S.A.