HC Deb 06 December 1996 vol 286 c804W
Mrs. Roche

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is taking to ensure that small businesses not in the transport sector receive(a) appropriate and (b) expeditious compensation for losses arising from the French lorry drivers' dispute. [7819]

Mr. Watts

We are seeking to clarify with the French Government whether they will consider claims from non-transport businesses which suffered losses.