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SPENDING on roads brings a better return for Britain than unlimited subsidies for British Rail. This case is stated by Mr Tony de Boer, chairman of the British Road Federation, in the body's annual report published this week. He said that the present harsh economic climate brought with it a need to face realities.
"By all means let rail carry as much as it economically can but let no one believe there is a soft option here," said Mr De Boer. "Only a tiny share of road goods transport could be transferred to rail and effectively none at all
in urban areas."
The report points out that road users account for only 21 per cent of oil but less than 10 per cent of total energy consumption.
Minister at RHA dinner
MINISTER for Transport Fred Mulley will be the principal guest at the annual dinner of the RHA in London on May 13. Mr Mulley will propose the toast to the Association, and Mr J. A. T. Hanlon, Northern LA, will respond on behalf of the guests.