Freight Terminals

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 February 1981.

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Photo of Mr Roger Stott Mr Roger Stott , Westhoughton 12:00, 25 February 1981

The Minister's reply will be seen as a disappointment by those of us on both sides of the House who think that, for economic and environmental reasons, the extension of section 8 grants is vital if we are to get more freight off the roads and on to the railways. The proposals in the Armitage report are supported by many hon. Members on both sides of the House who want to see that happen. Can the Minister say whether, independent of the report coming back to the House, he is prepared to make a statement or to make a stand on the issue of section 8 grants and implement suggestions in the report?