Blessing in Disguise'
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was being placed in the field of politics to be kicked hither and thither. Some years ago the electorate were informed by the Socialists that they would nationalize inefficient industries. By no standards could road haulage be described as inefficient, he said, in spite of which it was nationalized with disastrous results to the country.
Since a large slice of the industry was denationalized, the country had developed its resources and raised the standard of living and the industry itself has improved its efficiency and techniques, said Mr. Grace. The Socialists had repeatedly made their intentions quite clear to renationalize road haulage. This would be had for transport as a whole.