HC Deb 10 July 1972 vol 840 c250W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many freight consignments declared in metric weight have been received by British Rail since the Railways Board decided to accept such consignments.

Mr. Peyton

British Railways have been accepting freight consignments declared in metric weight since 1st January, 1972. The number of such consignments is not available.