§ Mr. Fitchasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost attributable to public funds per freight ton mile carried in the last available period by each of the following modes: (a) private goods vehicle, (b) NFC, and (c) rail.
§ Mr. William RodgersFigures are not readily available. Not all freight movements, by either road or rail, involve any 577W direct cost to public funds. Where they do, the cost varies widely according to the type of journey, load factor and the type of vehicle used.