HC Deb 13 May 1959 vol 605 c1244
50. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what was the total number of motor cycles, auto-cycles, motor scooters and similar vehicles which were licensed in the United Kingdom at the latest convenient date; what were the total numbers in 1949 and 1939, respectively; and what is his estimate of the number which will be licensed in 1969.

Mr. Nugent

The number of motor cycles of all types licensed in Great Britain in the September quarter of 1958 was 1,475,101. Figures for 1939 are not available but the corresponding figures for 1938 and for 1949 were 443,651 and 634,536. If the number continues to increase at the rate of the years 1948 to 1958 there would be over 24 million by 1969.

Mr. Gower

Might not these figures be taken as one of many signs of the very remarkable rise in the standard of living which has occurred during the lifetime of this Government?

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