HC Deb 10 July 1957 vol 573 cc47-8W
Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the number of licensed goods vehicles operated by petrol and diesel engines, respectively, by number and percentages.

Mr. Watkinson

The latest figures available are for licences current during the quarter ended 30th September, 1956. They are as follows:

Petrol-engined Diesel-engined Other Total
Number 1,009,840 141,860 21,611 1,173,311
Per cent. 86.1 12.1 1.8 100

Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the number of licensed public service vehicles operated by petrol and diesel engines, respectively, and the percentages of the total each represents.

Mr. Watkinson

The latest figures available are for the quarter ended 30th September, 1956. They are as follows:

Petrol-engined Diesel-engined Total
Number 13,356 61,904 75,260
Percent. 17.7 82.3 100