HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 cc329-30W
120. Mr. M. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for War approximately how many military vehicles are dumped on the Bremen—Hamburg autobahn; how long they have been there; and what plans have been made for their disposal.

Mr. Lawson

There are two vehicle parks on the Bremen—Hamburg autobahn; one is now holding 14,800 vehicles and the other 5,050 vehicles. These parks were opened in December, 1945, to deal with the vehicles behing handed in by disbanding units. Vehicles are issued to various European Allies, and the future maintenance of B.A.O.R. must be provided for from these and other similar parks. Any vehicles which have become surplus to these requirements have been offered to the Ministry of Supply and Aircraft Production for disposal.