§ 82. Mr. Francis Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Transport what is now her policy with regard to the extension of the publicly-owned road haulage and passenger undertakings whether there has been any development of the Government's policy in this respect since her predecessor's answers to Questions on 20th January, 1965; what extensions have taken place since his answer of 2nd August last; and what further extensions are now planned.
§ Mrs. CastleMy policy is to build up an expanding freight service under public ownership which can compete effectively with private haulage and help us to make fuller use of our railway services. My proposal for a National Freight Authority is designed for these purposes. For information about recent extensions, I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Mr. Duffy) on 9th February.