HC Deb 10 March 1952 vol 497 cc104-5W
71. Mr. P. Roberts

asked the Minister of Transport what quotas he has specified to the manufacturers of quantities of tramway rails for the cities of Leeds and Sheffield, respectively, during the last year to the most convenient date; and how far he is considering reducing such quotas in the future.

Mr. Maclay

For 1951 the manufacturers were asked to supply the following quantities of tram rails: Leeds, 725 tons; Sheffield, 980 tons.

It is too early yet to say whether these quantities will be reduced in 1952. They depend on the estimated output of the rolling mills in relation to the total requirements of all tramway undertakings.