Railways (Leased Equipment)

HC Deb 18 November 1971 vol 826 cc211-2W

Mr. William Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of British Rail's equipment is now leased from private undertakings compared with a year previously; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Less than 1 per cent. compared with none a year ago. The proportion is likely to increase considerably as a result of the leasing scheme recently announced by British Railways.