asked the Minister of War Transport when it is intended to rescind Regulation 73B, in so far as it prohibits the carriage of goods on roads in mechanically-propelled vehicles over a distance of more than 60 miles without official approval.

This Regulation must be retained so long as the Road Haulage Organisation continues.

For how long are these unnecessary restrictions to be maintained?

At the moment I am not in a position to give the hon. and gallant Gentleman any date.

How long are we to endure this?