British Transport Hotel and Catering Services (1953-63)
The Conservative government elected in 1951 sought to alter the structure of the British Transport Commission and its subsidiaries. One consequence was that the Hotels Executive was abolished on 19 August 1953, and the BTC took direct control, establishing a 'Hotel and Catering Services Division' to run them. Sir Harry Methven, the last Chairman of the Hotels Executive, became a member of the BTC.
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