HC Deb 17 October 1946 vol 427 c263W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Transport how many railway locomotives are to be converted to burn oil; the cost to public funds; the estimated saving in coal; and what is the estimated requirement of imported fuel.

Mr. Barnes

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Hornsey (Mr. Gammans) on 8th October. As regards the latter part of the Question, it is estimated that when the scheme is in full operation the saving in coal will be 20,000 tons and the consumption of heavy fuel oil 16,000 tons a week.