HC Deb 31 January 1968 vol 757 cc308-9W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding the burdens of taxation on transport services in Scotland; and what reply he has sent.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

My right hon. Friend has received representations from a number of firms and organisations; he has replied reaffirming the Government's view that the Transport Bill will increase the efficiency of transport services to the Scottish economy but that certain technical aspects of the Bill, in particular the provisions about abnormal loads, are being specially considered by the Transport Committee of the Scottish Economic Planning Council.