We'll honour debate pledge," says Crossman
27th January 1967, Page 30
27th January 1967
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Parliament Of The United Kingdom, Politics Of The United Kingdom, British People, Democratic Socialists, Richard Crossman, Knights Of The Garter, Members Of The Order Of The British Empire, Edward Heath, Human Interest, Politics
ADEBATE in the Commons on the Trans
port White Paper was clearly one which should have priority, and it had been unduly delayed, said Mr. Richard Crossman, Leader of the House, last week.
He acknowledged that the demand for this discussion came from both sides of the House, but Mr. Crossman would go no further than a promise that the pledge to have a debate would be honoured.
The request for a transport debate had come first from Opposition Leader Mr. Edward Heath, who wanted it in the comparatively near future.
Support for this view came from Mr. Archie Manuel (Labour, Central Ayrshire),