HC Deb 01 April 1946 vol 421 c798
2. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the Minister of Transport the highest empty running time recorded prewar and the highest recorded under the Road Haulage Organisation.

Mr. Barnes

One hundred per cent. in each case.

Mr. Shepherd

In view of the doubt that many people have as to the figures quoted by the Minister in respect to the Road Haulage Organisation, will he publish in the OFFICIAL. REPORT the system on which he works for obtaining these average figures?

Mr. Barnes

I will give that suggestion consideration. I am not quite sure that it is practicable, but, nevertheless, I will consider it.

Mr. Shepherd

Surely, the Minister has nothing to hide?

Mr. Barnes

Nothing at all.