11. Mr. D. la Bereasked the Minister of Transport whether he will take steps to assist road-transport contractors who are engaged in the transport of sugar from inland factories to the surrounding counties?
§ Captain WallaceI am not aware of any special difficulties in relation to the transport of sugar, but if my hon. Friend has any specific case in mind, and will let me have the necessary particulars, I shall be glad to make inquiries.
§ Mr. De la BereWill my right hon. and gallant Friend consider the case of the hauliers at Droitwich, who are very seriously handicapped?
§ Captain WallaceMost certainly, if my hon. Friend will put their case before me.
§ Mr. De la BereDoes my right hon. and gallant Friend not realise that this stupefying position does exist?
§ Sir Joseph LambDoes my right hon. and gallant Friend realise that his officers have insisted that contracts are null and void, and they have forced on them another system which doubles the cost of transport?
Mr. J. J. DavidsonWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bear in mind that it would be easier to transport this sugar if the extra 1d. per lb. were taken off?