§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on the latest progress of the experimental hovertrain project.
§ Mr. David PriceThe first test vehicle have been delivered, and progress is being made with the completion of the test track at Cambridge. Tracked Hovercraft Limited is working to test the system at intermediate speeds up to about 150 m.p.h., and it is hoped to begin the first tests in the late autumn.