HC Deb 22 March 1933 vol 276 cc331-2W
Mr. CLARRY

asked the Minister of Transport the total number of employés on British railways prior to the passing of the 1921 Railway Act and the corresponding figure at the latest available date?

Mr. STANLEY

The total staff employed by railway companies in Great Britain during the week ended 19th March, 1921, was 735,870. The corresponding figure for the week ended 12th March, 1932, was 597,971.