Transport (Government Policy)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 May 1952.

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Photo of Mr Hugh Wilson Mr Hugh Wilson , Truro 12:00, 21 May 1952

I do not think that the railways are making a loss, but it is provided in the White Paper that if there is a loss due to road haulage it will be made good out of the levy on the road hauliers and will not fall on the public. The sale of these units of operation will be covered by the levy. There are many other points on which one would like to have information, and I hope that will be forthcoming before the Bill is presented. I think this White Paper forms a good basis for discussion and is one which should be seriously considered and recommended by the House.