§ Mr. Ronaud Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of road freight, on a ton-mileage basis, consists of loads travelling more than 50 miles; and how much of this could be carried by rail.
§ Dr. GilbertThe latest figures are for 1973 when it is estimated, some 65 per cent. of road freight ton mileage travelled more than 50 miles. Of this, the amount potentially transferable to rail could be determined only by detailed examination of particular traffic flows.