HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 c113W
39. Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many road vehicles and garages were respectively scheduled by Her Majesty's Government for disposal under the Transport Act, 1953; how many have been disposed of; and what is the present estimated loss or profit to public funds arising from this operation.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

31,636 vehicles and 821 depots were due for disposal under the Transport Act, 1953. 18,695 vehicles and 425 depots have been sold. Losses or profits arising from this operation are not borne on public funds.