Oral Answers to Questions — Railways – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 November 1947.
Mr Colin Thornton-Kemsley
, Kincardine and Western
12:00,
10 November 1947
asked the Minister of Transport what are the railway freight rates per ton for empty herring barrels to Great Yarmouth from Fraserburgh, Aberdeen and Stonehaven, respectively, giving the mileage in each case.
Mr James Callaghan
Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport)
As the answer contains a number of figures I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Mr Colin Thornton-Kemsley
, Kincardine and Western
Will the hon. Gentleman say whether the shortest distance is at the lowest price?
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