HC Deb 20 December 1967 vol 756 cc409-10W
68. Mr. Montgomery

asked the Minister of Transport what advice she received from the former Chairman of British Railways, Sir Stanley Raymond, on her freightliner proposals.

Mr. John Morris:

It is not customary to disclose views expressed in confidential discussions between Ministers and the heads of the Boards of nationalised industries.

84. Lord Hamilton

asked the Minister of Transport what criteria she will employ to judge whether the freightliner services have developed sufficiently to justify the introduction of quantity licensing; and to what extent the number of days lost in strikes at freightliner depots or on the railway will influence her decisions in this matter.

Mr. John Morris:

The test will include the efficiency, reliability and extent of the freightliner services. The hon. Member may be assured that all relevant factors will be taken into account in making this decision.