§ Mr. Bagierasked the Secretary of State for Transport what are the criteria currently adopted for judging applications 815W for section 8 grants; and which, if any, have been introduced since the enactment of the section 8 provisions.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:The main criterion is that the rail scheme should result in environmental and other local benefits through the reduction of lorry traffic, commensurate with its cost. The criteria have not changed since the grant scheme was introduced in 1974 and are explained in the memorandum prepared at the time titled"Road Freight Facilities Grant ", a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.