HC Deb 27 June 1921 vol 143 c1789
23. Mr. GALBRAITH

asked the Minister of Transport the weight of ale and beer, and spirits and wine, carried on the railways of the United Kingdom during the calendar year 1920?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Sir Eric Geddes)

The tonnage of ale and porter, including empties, charged at station-to-station rates conveyed by railways in the United Kingdom during the year 1920 was 1,678,000 tons. The tonnage of wines and spirits conveyed at rates including collection and delivery was 327,000 tons.