§ 18. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of War Transport the number of applicants who hold B defence permits; and the number of applications that have been granted and refused, respectively, during the last 12 months, by each Regional Transport Commissioner, respectively.
§ Mr. Barnes27,480 operators hold B Defence Permits. During the year ending 28th February, 1946, 2,576 applications for B Defence Permits, other than 3W renewals, were granted and 2,387 refused. Following are the figures for the regions:
Region. Number of Holders of "B"Defence Permits at 28.2.46 Number of "B" Defence Permits granted in year ended 28.2.46 (excluding renewals). Number of "B" Defence Permits refused in year ended 28.2.46. Northern 1,056 169 19 North Eastern 2,064 134 21 North Midland 2,715 59 289 Eastern 1,800 80 75 London 2,413 374 312 Southern 1,710 50 250 South Western 2,403 301 240 Wales 1,433 307 134 North Wales 621 209 53 Midland 3,386 238 300 North Western 3,426 62 167 Scotland 1,611 162 157 North Scotland 1,191 131 120 South Eastern 1,651 200 250 27,480 2,576 2,387