§ 115. Mr. Robson-Brownasked the Minister of Works the number of pre-stressed concrete sleepers produced by private firms and the number produced by Royal Ordnance factories in 1949; and the average cost in each case.
§ Mr. Stokes186,110 pre-stressed concrete sleepers were produced for use by British Railways by private firms, and 285,490 by Royal Ordnance Factories in 1949. As to costs, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Hertford (Mr. D. Walker-Smith) on 12th December last by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply.