§ Mr. PARKINS0Nasked the Minister of Transport the gross revenue of the 990W railways of Britain in their last financial year, and the total amount paid in dividends and in wages during the same period?
§ Mr. PYBUSFor the year 1931, the gross receipts of the railway companies in Great Britain were, in round figures, £198,800,000. The total amount paid in interest and dividends on capital was approximately £38,400,000. The total salaries and wages paid amounted to approximately £105,800,000, including wages paid in respect of capital works.