§ Mr. Bagierasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what proposals have been submitted to him by the British Railways Board for capital expenditure to extend its freight rolling stock; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what proposals have been submitted to him by the British Railways Board for capital expenditure to extend its passenger rolling stock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonThree proposals have been submitted for my approval this year: £16 million on 600 inter-city passenger coaches, £2 million on 500 high-capacity coal wagons, and £12 million on 90 car-sets for the Great Northern suburban services. I have approved all of these.