HC Deb 17 April 1962 vol 658 cc292-3

Amendments made: In page 53, line 11. after "to", insert "(a)".

In line 13, after "shipping", insert: "or (b) the charges made by the Railways Board for the carriage by rail to any harbour of goods which are to be carried by coastal shipping".

In line 16, at end insert: with regard to any such charges as are mentioned in paragraph (a) of the foregoing subsection".

In line 17, after "him", insert "(a)".

In line 17, leave out from "are" to end of line 23 and insert: inadequate having regard to the full cost of affording the service or services in respect of which they are made, and (b) that a grant out of money provided by Parliament has been or is likely to be made under this Act to the Railways Board to meet a deficit on revenue account for the year in which those charges are made. (3) The Minister shall not give a direction under this section with regard to any such charges as are mentioned in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section unless it appears to him that the charges in question are excessive having regard to the full cost of affording the service or services in respect of which they are made".—[Mr. Marples.]

Clause, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.