HC Deb 07 February 1934 vol 285 c1136W
Major THOMAS

asked the Minister of Transport what steps have been taken by the railway companies to substitute steel passenger coaches for wooden coaches?

Mr. STANLEY

I am informed that during 1933 the four main line companies constructed 936 passenger carrying vehicles, and that steel was used in the construction of these vehicles up to 75 per cent. of the total weight.