79. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport how many thefts of copper wire from British Railways occurred in 1968; what was the cost of making good the damage caused by such thefts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarshThe British Railways Board tell me that there were 1,914 cases of theft of copper wire in 1968, but they are unable to say what was the cost of making good the damage caused.