§ 2. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from haulage and transport undertakings in Scotland on increased oil fuel charges; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Development, Scottish Office (Mr. George Younger)My right hon. Friend has received no such representations.
§ Mr. EadieIs not the hon. Gentleman aware that escalating fares and transport costs are causing great concern to the people of Scotland? Has consideration been given, or is consideration being given now, to an effort to do something about our own indigenous energy resources in order to remove ourselves from the clutches of dependence on overseas oil?
§ Mr. YoungerThat is one factor which enters into the consideration of the uses of fuels, but the hon. Gentleman will understand that it is not specifically related to the subject of road haulage charges, to which his Question referred.