§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply how many railway goods-wagons have been exported since 1st January, 1946; and to which countries.
§ Mr. WilmotBetween 1st January and 31st October, 1946, the total number of railway goods wagons and trucks of all types exported was 14,279. The principal countries of destination were India: 7,978; South Africa: 1,738; British Malaya: 687; Turkey: 551; Denmark: 409.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that, from January to September, 1946, 710 locomotives of all types were exported; and, in view of the necessity for industrial revival and the shortage of railway equipment in this country, if he will stop further exports.
§ Mr. WilmotThe question how far it is necessary and practicable to divert capacity from manufacture for export to manufacture and repairs for the home railways is at present being considered.