Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport how many locomotives were rented by British Railways during the year to 31st March, 1968; and what is the annual cost of contracts for such purposes.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe Board has contracted to rent 50 locomotives, of which 18 were delivered before 31st March, 1968. It is not in the Board's commercial interests to disclose the rental charges.