HC Deb 10 February 1982 vol 17 cc396-7W
22. Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy towards the relative importance of rail and road in the carriage of freight.

Mr. David Howell

I believe that road and rail should compete on equal terms so that each may play its full role in the national freight transport system. The present irresponsible actions by ASLEF will, of course, do nothitig to attract customers to rail.