HC Deb 25 February 1976 vol 906 c242W
55. Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many persons were employed by British Rail on 1st January 1972, 1st January 1974 and 1st January 1976, respectively.

Dr. Gilbert

British Rail has provided the following figures:

1st January, 1972 242,490
1st January, 1974 228,590
1st January. 1976 230,972