HL Deb 04 November 1998 vol 594 cc48-9WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many tonnes per annum of Ministry of Defence freight are currently transported by rail in the United Kingdom; and what is the average haul distance by rail. [HL3618]

Lord Gilbert

During the twelve months preceding 29 October 1998, Her Majesty's Government transported 42,150 tonnes of Ministry of Defence freight by rail, with a mean haul distance of approximately 350 miles.