HL Deb 21 May 1975 vol 360 c1396WA
Lord ROYLE

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many vehicles in excess of 10 tons and between 5 and 10 tons respectively, and how many private cars, were registered in Great Britain at the latest convenient date.

The PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE, DEPARTMENT of the ENVIRONMENT

(Baroness Birk): The information is given in the following table.

Current Licences—September 1974
Type of vehicle Thousands
Goods over 10 tons 39
Goods between 5 and 10 tons 200
Passenger service between 5 and 10 tons 75
Private cars 13,629