HC Deb 11 November 1968 vol 773 c11
40. Mr. Eadie

asked the Minister of Transport what consultations he has had with the British Road Federation Limited arising out of its recent study on road finance and administration, a copy of which is in his possession; and if he will make a statement.

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Richard Marsh)

I have had an interesting discussion on this matter with the British Road Federation, in the light of which I am giving further consideration to its proposals.

Mr. Eadie

Is my right hon. Friend aware that his statement will be endorsed by hon. Members of this House, and that some of us are of the opinion that these proposals have evoked a great deal of interest and we hope that they will get further study?

Mr. Marsh

They will certainly get further study. The obvious aim of all those interested in this is to get a better allocation of resources. I am not convinced yet that these particular proposals would produce that, but certainly they are interesting proposals and I want to study them.