§ 46. Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Minister of Transport whether, in light of the growth of trade between the East Coast ports and Europe, the possibility that new sources of fuel may be found off the East Coast, and the intended introduction of a large new town near Ipswich, he will give added priority to the need for efficient transport, both road and rail, between the East Coast and the industrial Midlands.
§ Mr. MarplesAs and when these developments become more specific they will be taken fully into account in determining priorities within the national road programme. The needs of traffic from East Coast Ports to the Midlands will also be kept in mind. The provision of transport services, by road or rail, is the responsibility of the operators.