Mr. Slaterasked the Minister of Transport (1) in the three years prior to 31st May, 1963, how many grants of A licence tonnage have been made in the northern traffic area in excess of six tons to applicants on unopposed applications and opposed applications; how much additional tonnage Has been authorised under each of these two kinds of applications, respectively, in the above period; and how much tonnage was applied for in each case;
(2) in the three years prior to 31st May, 1963, how many applications have been made in the northern traffic area for additions of A licence tonnage to duly authorised A licensed hauliers of under six tons per application; how many such applications have been dealt with without objection; how much total additional tonnage has been licensed as a result of these applications; and what was the total tonnage involved in these applications:
(3) in the three years prior to 31st May, 1963, how many applications in the northern traffic area for addition of A licence tonnage to duly authorise hauliers of under six tons per application were the subject of objections; how much total additional tonnage has been licensed as a result of these opposed applications; and what was the total tonnage involved in these applications.
§ Mr. MarplesI regret that the information sought by the hon. Member is not readily available, and could only be obtained by going through all the individual applications. If he has any particular point in mind, perhaps he would let me know.