§ 54. Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport what representations she has received, since the publication of the White Paper on Prices and Incomes, concerning increased charges by British Transport Advertising Limited; what discussions she has had with British Transport Advertising Limited on this subject; and with what result.
§ Mr. SwinglerAfter receiving some representations the Department discussed with the Company the policy to be pursued both during the prices standstill and during the present period of severe restraint. I am assured of its complete willingness to conform with the Government's prices and incomes policy.
§ Mr. OnslowWould the hon. Gentleman care to say how much business he expects British Transport Advertising to lose as a result?
§ Mr. SwinglerI do not expect it to lose any great amount. In fact, satisfactory arrangements have been made whereby the contracts which were in abeyance up to 1st January are being continued at the old prices until 1st July, and the company has waived the increases until 1st July in other cases.