HC Deb 10 November 1954 vol 532 cc125-6W
16. Mr. I. O. Thomas

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is the total amount received to date by the British Transport Commission by the sale of property other than road motor vehicles, disposed of under the provisions of the Transport Act, 1953.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The total amount received up to 11th September for the sale of such property otherwise than in transport units is about £130,000. It is not possible to give a figure for property sold with motor vehicles in transport units since the purchase price is for the unit as a whole.

17. Mr. I. O. Thomas

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the total number of road goods motor vehicles sold to date by the British Transport Commission under the provisions of the Transport Act, 1953, and the total amount received by the sale of such vehicles.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The number of motor vehicles so far disposed of is 10,009. I am informed that the purchase prices of the units totalled about £12.9 million, which includes sums paid for rights obtained by purchasers and for property other than motor vehicles included in units.

37. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will amend the Transport Act, 1953, to stop further sales of British Road Service lorries, in view of the estimated loss of £20 million that will be incurred.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

No.