asked the Minister of Transport what was the total number of vehicles operated by British Railways, collection and delivery service, on 15th October, 1964.

The Railways Board informs me that at 3rd October, 1964, the nearest convenient date, it had 13,062 powered units—rigid and articulated—and 19,753 additional trailers in operation.

asked the Minister of Transport what was the total number of vehicles operated by British Railways, collection and delivery service, at the latest convenient date.

The Railways Board informs me that at 9th October, 1965, it had 11,636 powered units—rigid and articulated—and 20,311 additional trailers in operation.

asked the Minister of Transport what was the total number of vehicles acquired by British Railways, collection and delivery, by acquisition of the companies concerned since 15th October, 1964; and what was the cost involved.

There were no such vehicles.