§ 37. Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Transport what are the present locomotive coal stocks of the four main line railway companies; and how many days' consumption these represent based on present requirements.
§ Mr. BarnesAs the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ On 8th February the stocks of loco-motive coal held by the main line rail-way companies were:
| Tons | Days Consumption | |
| London & North Eastern | 85,824 | 6 |
| London Midland & Scottish | 70,906 | 4 |
| Great Western | 21,140 | 3 |
| Southern | 14,968 | 5 |