§ 94. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Transport how many locomotives have 207W been fully converted to oil firing on British railways; how many are in use by each of the main line companies; how many are out of service awaiting conversion; and what is the present total figure for the entire conversion programme.
§ Mr. BarnesTwenty-three locomotives Have so far been equipped for oil-burning, 19 on the G.W.R., one each on the L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.R., and two on the S.R. Eight are at present undergoing conversion. It is proposed eventually to equip in all 1,229 engines.