asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total sum granted to non-statutory organisations in each of the years 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77; what is the size of the grants budgeted for 1977–78, 1978–79 and 1979–80; and if he will detail them.

The grants for the years 1973–74 to 1976–77 are as follows:prove the issuing of permits to drive lorries to France and Italy, and to increase the quota; and if he will make a statement.

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a report recently issued by the Department covering all aspects of international road haulage permits. There are no plans to change the existing system of issuing permits but we are always ready to consider suggestions for improvements in this field.