HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 c121W
112. Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Paymaster-General if he will give figures to show the extent to which coal transport has been switched from road to rail; and what further steps are being taken in this direction.

Mr. Maudling

The National Coal Board reports that by 21st January diversions at the pithead from road to rail transport had increased to a rate of 64,000 tons a week. Further steps in this direction are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport.