§ 99. Mr. Duffyasked the Minister of Transport how many haulage companies were purchased by British Road Services in 1965; how many vehicles were involved; what were the figures for 1964; and what purchases have been undertaken in 1966.
§ Mr. John MorrisI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given to the hon. Member for Westmorland (Mr. Jopling) on 24th November last. Since that date, the Transport Holding Company has acquired the following road haulage undertakings:
Year Company Number of vehicles 1965 P.F. Boers (International) Transportbedrijf N.V. (75 per cent. interest). Not published 1966 Castle Bros. (Hauliers) Ltd. 120 E.G. Smith Ltd