Freight (Hansard, 14 February 1979)

HC Deb 14 February 1979 vol 962 c567W 567W

§ Mr. Lee
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of inland freight in the United Kingdom is currently conveyed by rail; and what were the corresponding percentages for the years 1970, 1974 and 1977.

§ Mr. Horam
In Great Britain in the years in question the percentage of inland freight carried by rail was as follows:

1970 … … … 23.3 per cent.

1974 … … … 20.3 per cent.

1977 … … … 17.6 per cent.

Figures for Northern Ireland and for last year are not available.

1970	…	…	…	23.3 per cent.
1974	…	…	…	20.3 per cent.
1977	…	…	…	17.6 per cent.