§ 20. Mr. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Minister of Transport why the railway freight rates for empty herring barrels are higher from Stonehaven to Great Yarmouth than from Aberdeen and Fraserburgh, where the distance is greater; and what steps he is taking to remove this anomaly.
§ Mr. CallaghanExceptional rates were granted to Fraserburgh and Aberdeen by the railway companies in 1932 to meet competition, mainly from sea transport. It is open to any trader concerned to apply to the Transport Tribunal for a lower rate.