§ 147. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Supply how many locomotives are standing unused at Richborough; and what action he is taking to make these locomotives available to the railway companies.
§ Mr. WilmotThere are 196 surplus locomotives standing in sidings, of which 66 are at Richborough. These are the balance of a stock of surplus heavy freight locomotives for which a repair programme is proceeding. They will be made available for service on the railways as soon as they have been repaired.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply how many railway engines are lying idle in sidings, especially at Rich-borough, in Kent; and why these are not being used.
§ Mr. WilmotI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have given today to the hon. Member for Kingston-upon-Thames (Mr. Boyd-Carpenter).