HC Deb 28 February 1947 vol 433 cc347-8W
Mr. Charles Smith

asked the Minister of Transport how many new locomotives were made available to British railways during the year 1946; and whether he will give figures affording a comparison with the annual prewar provision of new locomotives.

Mr. Barnes

The number of new locomotives made available to British railways during 1946 was 270 from companies' shops and 73 from private builders; the annual averages for the four years 1935–38 were 328 and 160, respectively.