HC Deb 28 November 1962 vol 668 cc51-2W
73. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Transport, in considering the substantial capital schemes put to him for railway modernisation, if he will give priority to schemes designed to reduce freight charges and thus encourage industry to develop in areas of increasing unemployment.

Mr. Hay

No. My right hon. Friend takes all relevant factors into account when examining capital expenditure projects put to him by the British Transport Commission.

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