Post-War Transport (Reorganisation)

Oral Answers to Questions — West Indies – in the House of Commons at on 10 March 1943.

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Photo of Mr George Ridley Mr George Ridley , Clay Cross

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport the broad outline of the proposals formulated by his Department for the post-war reorganisation of transport; and to whom have they been submitted?

Photo of Mr Philip Noel-Baker Mr Philip Noel-Baker , Derby

When my Noble Friend has formulated definite proposals for the post-war reorganisation of transport, he will submit them to his colleagues in the Government for their consideration, but that stage has not been reached.

Photo of Mr George Ridley Mr George Ridley , Clay Cross

Will they be laid before the House?

Photo of Mr Philip Noel-Baker Mr Philip Noel-Baker , Derby

Yes, Sir, in due course they will have to be laid before the House.

Photo of Captain William Strickland Captain William Strickland , Coventry

Am I to take it that there is under contemplation the State organisation of transport after the war?

Photo of Mr Philip Noel-Baker Mr Philip Noel-Baker , Derby

I do not think the hon. and gallant Gentleman should make any assumptions.