§ Sir F. MEYERasked the Minister of Transport the number of private motor cars, commercial motor cars and motor vehicles, respectively, plying for hire for which licences have been granted in Great Britain during 1925?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe total number of motor vehicles (excluding tramcars and trade licences) in respect of which licences were current on 31st August, 1925, was approximately 1,510,000, including 580,000 cars taxed on horse power, 572,000 motor cycles, 224,000 commercial goods vehicles and 99,000 motor hackneys. As soon as it has been prepared, I will send my hon. Friend a detailed statement showing the numbers of licences issued during the complete calendar year under the different categories of motor vehicles.