HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 c385W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy not to consent to any British Rail investment which would involve the acquisition of any locomotives built outside the United Kingdom.

Mr. David Mitchell

It is for the British Railways Board to decide where it places its orders. The chairman has made it clear that the board would prefer to buy British goods, provided the designs and prices offer the best value to BR.

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