Transport and Technology

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 November 1965.

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Photo of Mr Frank McLeavy Mr Frank McLeavy , Bradford East 12:00, 16 November 1965

Earlier in his speech the hon. Member complained that the motorist was taxed far too heavily now. One of his right hon. Friends on the Opposition Front Bench agreed with that comment. May I suggest that to tax the motorist further for the use of roads for which he pays very heavily already would be anti-social, unreasonable and contrary to the principles of fair play to the motoring industry.