HC Deb 24 November 1966 vol 736 c361W
Mr. Tom McMillan

asked the Minister of Transport whether she will make a statement on the progress and use of freight liner terminals; and what use is being made of British Railways workshops to provide equipment.

Mrs. Castle

3,908 freightliner containers were dealt with during October 1966 at the four terminals which were then in operation. A fifth terminal at Aberdeen was opened on 31st October. All 175 freightliner wagons and 575 of the 625 containers at present in use have been built in British Railways' workshops.