§ 72. Mr. W. T. Rodgersasked the Minister of Transport what steps he intends to take to ensure more research, both theoretical and on particular projects, into investment planning in transport in the light of the views expressed in the Hall Report.
§ Mr. MarplesMy Department has been improving its method for examining transport investment projects. We are also in close touch with others working on this subject. I intend to commission further research studies, particularly into the development and application of cost benefit techniques.