HC Deb 09 May 1956 vol 552 cc1216-7
50. Mr. Ernest

Davies asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he expects to receive the final audit on disposal of vehicles from the Road Haulage Disposal Board.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Mr. Hugh Molson)

This is a matter for the Board to decide, but I understand that the audit is likely to be completed shortly after the Transport (Disposal of Road Haulage Property) Bill becomes law.

Mr. Davies

Will the Minister ask the Road Haulage Disposal Board to include in its final audit a statement as to the number of vehicles out of service for maintenance or repair at the time the audit is made? The Minister, as the Parliamentary Secretary will know, has intimated that 7½ per cent. is the figure. We understand that it is far less than that.

Mr. Molson

I believe it is the intention of the Board to do that, but I will certainly ask it to do so.