51. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Transport whether, in connection with his future road programme, he will give an assurance that none of the new roads involved will be selected to bear a special tax in the form of a toll for payment by those using them.
§ Mr. MarplesNo. It would be wrong to prejudge the outcome of the studies that are still proceeding.
§ Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet reached a decision on the detailed examination of charging tolls on later motorways.
§ Mr. MarplesNo. Detailed traffic studies are still under way and it will be some time before we shall have all the information needed for a decision.