HC Deb 29 July 1932 vol 267 c1797
28. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the passing of the dividend by the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company on the preference stock, which has been a trustee stock, he will say when he expects to be able to introduce legislation to equalise the burdens between rail and road transport?

Mr. PYBUS

As the hon. Member is aware, I have referred the question of the burdens borne by road and rail transport respectively to a conference of leading representatives of the two forms of transport, presided over by an independent chairman. I must await their report before considering, in conjunction with the highway authorities and other interests concerned, whether legislation is desirable.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Can the hon. Member give us any idea as to when the report of this Committee will be received?

Mr. PYBUS

Yes. We hope to receive it about the end of July.