§ 41. Mr. Matherasked the Minister of Transport what is the annual estimated cost to the Government and to industry of the quantity licensing provisions in the Transport Act, 1968.
§ Mr. PeytonIt is unnecessary to cost the effect of these cumbersome provisions, as they will be repealed at the first opportunity and will meanwhile remain inoperative.
§ Mr. MatherThat is welcome news. Has my right hon. Friend any statement to make on carriers licensing?
§ Mr. PeytonI am considering the possibility of ending the existing system of carriers licensing for large vehicles, and I have invited comments from road and rail interests.