HC Deb 24 June 1964 vol 697 cc71-2W
65. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Transport what action he will take following the declaration of Mr. Justice Ungoed-Thomas in the High Court about the Railways Board's legal right to manufacture railway tank wagons for sale to oil companies to be used on British Railways.

Mr. Marples

None. I have already explained to the House that my decision not to approve the Board's proposal to make equipment for sale to private owners was based on policy considerations. The legal issue of the Board's powers has never affected my decision