HC Deb 23 October 1946 vol 427 cc382-3W
114. Sir B. Neven-Spence

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many motor vehicles have been allocated in Malaya since 1st January and how many applications for motor vehicles are still on the waiting list.

Mr. Creech Jones

A total of 2,630 motor vehicles has been allocated in Malaya from 1st January to 30th September, of which 1,620 are passenger cars and 1,010 load-carriers and buses. This allocation includes those required for use in North Borneo and Sarawak. There are 6,470 applications outstanding, excluding those required for use in North Borneo and Sarawak, of which 4,980 are in respect of passenger cars and 1,490 for load carriers and buses.