THE SOCIALISTS DISCUSS ROAD TRANSPORT LA A NUMBER of resolutions on
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transport matters was tabled for discussion at this week's Labour Party conference. One of them—by the Scottish Horse and Motormen's Association -. —called on the conference to endorse the declared policy of the Party to renationalize road transport.
It further declared that, in order to have a completely integrated road transport system in the country, the Party should inquire into the growth and development of C-licence holders.
From East Ham came the proposal that no compensation should be paid on renationalization. However, Stoke-onTrent Labour Party wanted this amended tq cover compensation for property and stock but not, for goodwill..
Spelthorne suggested that a working party should be set up to study roads, railways, airways and waterways to make the best possible use of alternative transport and relieve road congestion.
Doncaster called for an inquiry into the administration of the British Transport Commission, and Renfrewshire wanted an examination of compensation payments with a view to having them stopped after a certain number of years. The National Union of Railwaymen called for a review of transport policy.