HC Deb 08 February 1979 vol 962 cc299-300W
Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will place in the Library a copy of the speech by Mr. J. Peeler, Under-Secretary at the

response to a question from the hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr. Fowler) on 29 January, the Government have contingency plans ready for the use of troops if the local situation warrants it and it is not possible to get the work done any other way. But I would prefer to be able to rely on local co-operation where safety of life and the movement of essential supplies are at risk.