HC Deb 19 May 1971 vol 817 c309W
Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now make a statement about the progress and development of the advanced passenger train; and when he expects preliminary trials on track will take place.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

The first experimental train is now almost completed. Trials on a special test track are planned to begin later this year.