HC Deb 25 October 1966 vol 734 cc149-50W
Mr. Concannon

asked the Minister of Transport what is the tonnage of bulk deliveries to electricity generating stations by road; and if she will give a general direction to the Boards concerned to transfer this traffic to rail.

Dr. Bray

I have been asked to reply.

In 1965, about 9 million tons out of a total of some 64 million tons. I understand that it is the Generating Board's general policy to use road transport only where no other method is practicable.

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