§ 35. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Transport what co-ordination of transport arrangements as a result of the dispute between British Railways and ASLEF his Department has undertaken.
§ 36. Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what co-ordinating activities his Department carries out to offset the effects of the dispute between British Railways and ASLEF.
§ 44. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what examination has been made by his Department of the effects on the travelling public of the rail strike by ASLEF members.
§ Mr. David HowellI have regular and frequent reports on road traffic conditions in London and elsewhere and the special arrangements for heavier traffic and emergency car parking in London, and on the effects of the strikes on rail services. I have personally met the Metropolitan Police, 399W the motoring organisations and business interests. I applaude the staunch resolution shown by commuters, and I urge motorists to continue to stagger their travel times and to share their cars.