§ 96. Mr. B. SMITHasked the Minister of Transport whether the Government have reached any decision as to affording assistance to the proposed motor-way between London and Manchester?
§ Mr. GOSLINGThe Trade Facilities Act Advisory Committee have had the Northern and Western Motor-way scheme before them and have given very careful consideration to it, but have been compelled to notify the promoters that on business grounds they cannot recommend a guarantee. The Government is not prepared therefore to give any assistance.