HC Deb 08 July 1946 vol 425 c3W
25. Major Mott-Radclyffe

asked the Minister of Transport the total amount which the railway companies paid in the last financial year by way of compensation for goods stolen.

Mr. Barnes

The total amount paid by the railway companies during 1945 as compensation for articles lost or stolen was £2,525,405. Separate figures for thefts are not available.