§ Mr. Robensasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he has now considered the request placed before him by the Ferry Users Committee in connection with the freeing of the Blyth Harbour Commission Ferry from tolls, in view of the fact that it connects classified roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI have told the Committee that this is a matter for the County Council or the Blyth Borough Council in the first place I appreciate that the ferry connects classified roads but I am afraid that in present circumstances I should not feel able to give a high priority to any application made to me for a grant towards the cost of redemption of privately-owned toll rights.