§ 59. Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy towards water transport.
§ Mr. William RodgersIt should be used to the fullest extent that it contributes effectively towards economic and social needs at an acceptable cost.
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§ 61. Sir John Hallasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many Romanian-built locomotives have now been delivered to British Railways; what faults have developed in them since delivery; and what has been the cost of remedying these faults.
§ Mr. William RodgersBR has received 11 so far, but has not yet formally accepted delivery and is not bearing the cost of rectification. I cannot comment on the faults or the cost of remedying them, since they are subject to negotiations between the parties involved.