§ 27. Mr. CLOUGHasked the Minister of Transport how many lorries there are now in use in the actual task of reducing the congestion at the docks; and how many tons of goods each of these lorries is on the average estimated to move each week?
§ Sir E. GEDDESThe number of lorries at present allocated for this purpose is about 600, but these are not all constantly in use owing to necessary repairs and other reasons. The total tonnage conveyed during the week ending November 22nd was 10,946 tons.
§ Mr. BILLINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether they find these lorries of any material assistance?
§ Sir E. GEDDESVery little assistance. They are very expensive to work.