HC Deb 10 December 1962 vol 669 c12W
65. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that heavy loads of fuel, hitherto carried by water to power stations in the London area are now to be carried by road and, in view of the overcrowded conditions on the roads, what steps he will take to discourage this trend.

Mr. Marples

Transport users are free to choose the means of transport that best serves their needs. It would be wrong for me to try to influence the commercial judgment of the managements of the fuel industries in this.

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