§ Mr. L. SCOTTasked the Minister of Transport whether the Rates Advisory Committee has yet advised as to the possibility of taking any, and what temporary measures to relieve the coasting trade from the unfair competition of cut- railway rates?
§ Mr. NEALThe answer is in the negative. It is hoped that the Report of the Rates Advisory Committee on this matter will be received next week.
§ Mr. L. SCOTTasked the Minister of Transport what provision is made in the Railways Bill to ensure that a permanent remedy will be provided for the present unfair competition of cut-railway rates with coastwise shipping and to prevent its recurrence in the future; and whether shipowners affected will be given a right of audience before the rates tribunal?
§ Mr. NEALIn reply to my hon. and learned Friend, I can only refer him to the provisions contained in Part 3 of the Bill, which provide the method of fixing rates.