§ 16. Mr. MoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had with British Rail concerning the ordering of the Network Express trains for the Kent coast services.
§ Mr. FreemanMy right hon. and learned Friend and I meet the chairman of British Rail regularly when we discuss all current issues.
§ 30. Mr. DunnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the new Networker rolling stock to be supplied for the north-west Kent commuter service is still scheduled for introduction from April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe first Networker units delivered to network SouthEast are currently undergoing testing. NSE expects to introduce some Networkers into service with the May timetable.