HC Deb 24 May 1946 vol 423 c120W
Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport if he will provide figures showing the number of vehicles operating under A, B and C licences, respectively, at January, 1939 and 1946.

Mr. Barnes

The last prewar census at 30th June, 1938, showed 93,216 " A " and " A " Contract vehicles, 54,906 " B " vehicles and 365,025 " C " vehicles. The figures at 1st January, 1946, which include vehicles operated under licences and defence permits, were approximately 86,75o, 54,000, and 306,450 respectively.