§ 57. Mr. Foxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in determining the feasibility of road-pricing as a form of motor taxation.
§ Mr. PeytonThe Road Research Laboratory has carried out extensive examination of road-pricing devices. At present the difficulties involved in using them on the roads appear to outweigh the advantages.
§ Mr. FoxI am sure the answer which has been given will delight many people who regard this system as completely unacceptable for reducing traffic congestion in our cities, and see it only as a means of raising further tax from the motorist.
§ Mr. PeytonI would never lose an opportunity to give delight to my hon. Friend.