HC Deb 12 July 1967 vol 750 c799
12. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Minister of Transport if she will introduce legislation to restore to users, as under the 1947 Act, the right of appeal to transport users' consultative committees against the suspension of freight services.

Mrs. Castle

This is one of a number of matters now receiving my consideration in connection with the Transport Bill which I hope to introduce in the next Session.

Mr. Atkins

Does my right hon. Friend agree that freight services in a region may be even more important than passenger services? As her experience already tells her that British Railways make wrong proposals for passengers, may they not do it for freight, too?

Mrs. Castle

I appreciate the importance of freight proposals to a region, but by hon. Friend's Question referred to the T.U.C.C.s. As I have said, the future powers are under consideration, in preparation for my Bill.