HC Deb 23 November 1966 vol 736 c1372
2. Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Transport when she expects to have completed working on details of the new National Freight Organsisation referred to in her White Paper on Transport Policy, Command Paper No. 3057.

Mrs. Castle

In good time for the presentation of the necessary legislation early in the next Session of Parliament.

Mr. Walker

Is the right hon. Lady aware that the uncertainty about the details of her suggestions is causing difficulty in the investment programmes of some parts of the transport industry? Can she give details as soon as possible?

Mrs. Castle

My answer to the first part of that supplementary question must be "No". I am not aware that it is having the effect to which the hon. Gentleman refers. I am in the process of working out the details of the scheme, and I am widening my consultations for that purpose. All users will be brought into those consultations as soon as possible.