HC Deb 31 January 1973 vol 849 c388W
Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many lorries, cars and other vehicles were using United Kingdom roads in 1970; and what has been the increase in each category in each year since.

Mr. Peyton

Following are the figures of vehicles licensed to use United Kingdom roads:

1970 Change between 1970 and 1971 Thousands Change between 1971 and 1972*
Goods vehicles 1,659 +1 +26
Private care† 11,802 +556 +666
Other motor vehicles 1,862 -22 -63
All motor vehicles 15,323 +535 +629
* Provisional figures.
† Including vans licensed for private use.