HC Deb 10 May 1939 vol 347 c478
66 and 68. Mr. Benjamin Smith

asked the Minister of Transport (1) whether he will issue a White Paper on the subject of new road and rail legislation; and when does he expect this legislation to be introduced?

(2) whether he will make a statement respecting the agreements so far made between the railways and road interests and between both of these and the traders; and whether, with a view to clarifying the position, he will now authorise the publication of the report of the Transport Advisory Council on the railway companies claims?

Captain Wallace

The report of the Transport Advisory Council which contains as appendices the full text of agreements reached between the railway companies and certain other interests is being printed and should be available towards the end of next week. I regret that I; am not yet in a position to make a statement of policy regarding this report.

Mr. Smith

I take it that it will be in the Vote Office early next week?

Captain Wallace

I said, "towards the end of next week."