§ 17. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he proposes to take any further action towards implementing a road equivalent tariff to the Scottish Islands.
§ Mr. RifkindI confirm my right hon. Friend's commitment to move towards road equivalent tariff. The further increases in subsidy for Scottish shipping services for 1982–83, announced on 12 February, reflect this commitment.—[Vol. 17, c. 480.]