§ 22. Mr. Kennedyasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered complaints regarding what are described as obsolete Statutes, the provisions of which are seriously affecting the economic life of the railways in their competition with various forms of road transport; and whether he can now say what action the Government propose to take to unify the organisation of the road and rail transport services?
§ Mr. BurginUntil I have received and considered the report of the Transport Advisory Council upon the reference now before them, I would prefer not to make any statement on this subject.
§ Mr. KennedyWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect to receive the report?
§ Mr. BurginI hope it will not be delayed. The matter is, obviously, one of great public interest, and I wish to deal with it.