HC Deb 03 March 1965 vol 707 cc237-8W
18. Mr. McBride

asked the Minister of Transport what is the number of diesel locomotive power units used in maintaining the scheduled passenger and freight train services and the number of such units held in reserve; what are the comparative figures for each region of British Railways; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Swingler

British Railways' main line diesel locomotive fleet at the end

and Departments, showing the date of inauguration and the date, or anticipated date, of reporting.

Sir Eric Fletcher

The following is a list giving particulars of such inquiries authorised by my noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor, and by my right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary and their predecessors.

of 1964 numbered 2,458. The further details requested by my hon. Friend relate to the operating responsibilities of the Railways Board.

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