§ Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Clause stand part of the Bill.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesI would like the Lord Advocate to explain subsection (3) which says:
Members of the regular forces on duty when using ferries in Scotland shall be entitled to be carried at half rate.This provision appears to be inconsistent with the first part of the Clause. Probably when this subsection was drawn up there was some historical reason for it, but now tolls are becoming once more in the news, especially after the announcement of the Minister of Transport. Why should members of the Regular Forces be exempt from tolls, whereas lorries of the nationalised industries are not exempt 664 from tolls? The whole question of tolls has become a burning political issue, and I should like an explanation.
§ Mr. HeadThe hon. Gentleman is complaining about a lack of parity as between the Army and the Ministry of Transport. It is only within my province to answer for the Army. It seems to me that where the Army is concerned this Clause is eminently reasonable, and I suggest to the hon. Gentleman that he should make representations to the Ministry of Transport to see if they can improve their own position.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Clause ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Clauses 185 to 191 ordered to stand part of the Bill.