HC Deb 05 November 1971 vol 825 cc37-8W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will be able to announce the procedural adjustments that he expects will be required in respect of domestic policy for rail, road, and inland waterway transport in the event of having to comply with Regulations 1191-2/69 and 1107-8/70 of the Commission of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Peyton

Not for some time. Transitional periods of up to a year after accession have been agreed with the Community in order to allow time for discussions with the industries concerned and with the Commission.