HC Deb 01 April 1946 vol 421 cc109-10W
Flight-Lieutenant Parkin

asked the Minister of War Transport the average number per week of petrol or oil driven vessels passing along the Severn between Gloucester and Tewkesbury during the last 12 months; and the average number during a similar period before the war.

Mr. Barnes:

The average number per week of motor propelled vessels of all types passing along the Severn between Gloucester and Tewkesbury in both directions during the 12 months ended 28th February, 1946, was 73, and during the 12 months ended 28th February, 1939, was 84. The figures include motor canal boats, motor barges, towing vessels and pleasure craft.

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