HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 cc120-1W
32. Mr. Stainton

asked the Minister of Transport how many men were employed on track maintenance by British Railways at the most recent date for which figures are available; and what was the comparable figure on the same date in 1962.

Mr. John Morris

The Railways Board tell me that 16,800 men were employed on track maintenance at 31st December, 1967, and that on the same date in 1962 the figure was 28,400.