§ 73. Mr. G. Campbellasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the specially adverse effects upon the North of Scotland of the announced increases in railway fares, together with the earlier increase in fuel duty for road transport; and if he will seek powers to alleviate these effects in Scotland.
§ Mr. Tom FraserUnder the Transport Act, 1962, the British Railways Board became responsible for fixing its own fares outside London. I could not justify legislation to alter this situation for particular parts of the country. Scottish bus operators will share in the full relief from the extra fuel duty which is proposed for stage carriage services.