HC Deb 11 March 1971 vol 813 c174W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the increased cost of sending goods by road since 1964 is due to increases in wages, in petrol tax and in vehicle licence duty, respectively.

Mr. Peyton

This information is not available from official sources but I am writing to my hon. Friend.

Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what proportion of the increased cost of sending goods by rail since 1964 is due to increases in wages;

(2) what proportion of the increased cost of rail passenger fares since 1964 is due to increases in wages.

Mr. Peyton

The Railways Board tells me this information is not available.