§ Major GLYNasked the Minister of Transport how many railway companies operate railways in the United Kingdom; how many companies lease their railways to be operated by other companies; and 536W how many railway companies own steamers carrying passengers in connection with their normal service?
§ Mr. NEALThe number of companies operating in the United Kingdom is 132, whilst 121 railways are leased to or worked under agreement by other companies. There are fourteen railway companies owning passenger carrying steamboats.