§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the impact on J. R. Manufacturing (Cardiff) Ltd. and other subcontractors of the decision by British Rail not to exercise its option to purchase 40 new Networker electric 525W multiple units; and what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that will be lost as a result of this decision.
§ Mr. WattsBritish Rail has asked ABB and GEC Aslthom whether they wish to submit leasing proposals for further trains. Choice of subcontractors would be a commercial matter for the main supplier.