HC Deb 05 March 1980 vol 980 c193W
33. Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce the results of his inquiry into road equivalent tariff.

Mr. Rifkind

The review has taken a little longer than was originally hoped but my right hon. Friend will be issuing a consultation document very shortly. In the meantime, he has announced large increases in ferry subsidies in 1980 in line with the Government's commitment to increase assistance in real terms.