§ 12. Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive British Rail's report on the future of British Rail Engineering Ltd.; and if he will publish it.
§ Mr. David MitchellWe have asked British Rail to complete its review of BREL by the middle of the year.
§ Mr. LewisWill the hon. Gentleman give an absolute assurance that the Government will exercise no political pressure in favour of private companies when they are tendering with BREL for contracts on the railways?
§ Mr. MitchellI can give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. When BREL is in competition with the private sector for tendering, the procedures are absolutely fair and straightforward.