HC Deb 13 March 1923 vol 161 cc1291-2W
Brigadier-General SPEARS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will state what is the personnel of a Service transport company; what is the cost of maintenance per vehicle; and at what figure per vehicle does the amount required for spare parts work out at?

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

The personnel establishment of mechanical transport companies at home stations is

All ranks.
(a) Higher Establishment Company 144
(b) Lower Establishment Company 84

The average annual cost of maintenance per lorry, calculated on the results for the half-year to 30th September last, is £166. The figure included for spares, tyres and material per lorry is £73. I regret that figures for spare parts alone are not available.