HC Deb 20 January 1948 vol 446 c30
53. Mr. Keeling

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reason he fixed the redemption date of the Transport Stock as 1978–88.

68. Mr. Hollis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what principle the redemption date for British Transport Stock was fixed at 1978–88.

Sir S. Cripps

This and the other terms of the Stock were settled in accordance with Section 89 (2) of the Transport Act.

Mr. Keeling

Is the Chancellor not aware of the widely-held and responsible opinion that a shorter life for this new Stock would have been fairer to the million-or-so railway shareholders and more in accordance with the terms of the Act?

Sir S. Cripps

No, Sir, I am not.