§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Supply what length and quantity of tramcar rails had been uplifted for salvage purposes connected with the war effort to the last available date; and whether he has any statement to make regarding the extent and quantity of disused tramcar rails still embedded in roadways, and steps to be taken for their recovery for salvage purposes?
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§ Mr. Harold MacmillanMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that under the present arrangements the recovery of disused tram rails is proceeding steadily. 16,000 tons, representing some 400,000 yards of rails, have been recovered to date for scrap purposes and in addition a substantial tonnage has been taken by the War Office for defence purposes. Negotiations have already been completed with local authorities for lifting further substantial quantities, and negotiations are proceeding as regards much of the remainder known to he available.