§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of the total British Rail expenditure was spent on renewing old passenger-carrying rolling stock in the years 1970, 1971 and 1972; and what proportion is to be allocated for this use in the future.
§ Mr. PeytonIn 1970 15 per cent.; in 1971 14 per cent., and in 1972 12 per cent. It is for the Railways Board to make recommendations on the future composition of the investment programme.