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Snow Ploughs

Oral Answers to Questions — Railways – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 24 Chwefror 1947.

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Photo of Mr Francis Noel-Baker Mr Francis Noel-Baker , Brentford and Chiswick 12:00, 24 Chwefror 1947

asked the Minister of Transport how many snow ploughs the British railways now possess; and whether he is satisfied that this number is adequate.

Photo of Mr Alfred Barnes Mr Alfred Barnes , East Ham South

The number of snow plough equipments available for British railways is 427, which has hitherto met requirements.

Photo of Mr Francis Noel-Baker Mr Francis Noel-Baker , Brentford and Chiswick

Is my right hon. Friend now considering increasing this number in case we have this present kind of weather next year?

Photo of Mr Alfred Barnes Mr Alfred Barnes , East Ham South

I have stated what, at the moment, are available, but I hope we shall never get any more weather like this.