§ 2. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport whether he will give a general direction to the Railways Board to consult British European Airways and other airlines before undertaking development schemes on routes which they already serve and which often have a motorway planned in addition.
§ Mr. Tom FraserNo, Sir. But when considering the Railways Board's investment proposals for major development schemes, I shall of course take into account the other forms of transport existing and planned on the routes concerned.
§ Mr. DigbyWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the tendency now for the duplication and even triplication of our transport facilities between cities, which results in other parts of the country getting neither roads nor air services nor even adequate railways? Surely, if panning; is to mean anything at all, attention should be paid to this?
§ Mr. FraserI am much obliged to the hon. Gentleman for giving me such wholehearted support in my attempt to get our transport services properly coordinated.