§ 71. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport what steps she has taken during the last three months in North-East Scotland to implement the Transport policy plans set out in 1966 White Paper on Transport Policy (Command 3057).
§ Mr. SwinglerThe implementation of most of the proposals in the White Paper will require legislation and we are making good progress with its preparation. As a consequence, the whole country should get better transport services and North-East Scotland should share in the benefits from these. A map has already been published of the basic railway network for Scotland.
§ 72. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport if she will give topographical details of the scheme she has received during the last three months from the Scottish Economic Planning Council relating to the co-ordination of road, rail and air transport in North-East Scotland, in view of the fact that these 11W details are essential for industrialists availing of advance factory plans and other plans of Her Majesty's Government for the industrial development of North-East Scotland.
§ Mr. SwinglerWe have received no such scheme from the Council. I would suggest that industrialists interested in development in North-East Scotland should first discuss their detailed requirements with the transport operators, including British Railways, who provide services in the area.