HC Deb 09 February 1966 vol 724 cc377-8
47. Mr. Boston

asked the Minister of Transport what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards setting up an overall Transport Highway Authority to deal with road, rail and air transport.

Mrs. Castle

Responsibility for controlling investment in the country's nationally-owned transport facilities must continue to rest with the Government. I shall bring our proposals for the inte- gration of inland transport before the House as soon as possible.

Mr. Boston

Does not my right hon. Friend agree that both British Railways and London Transport were given impossible terms of reference in the 1962 Act? Will she not take a thorough look at the whole financial set-up of both these bodies?

Mrs. Castle

Yes, Sir—I am.