§ Mr. Ronald Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what action is being taken to ensure that the railway equipment manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom will meet future demands for expanding rail transport aboard.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldI am advised that the railway equipment industry is confident that existing and planned capacity is adequate to meet forecast increases in future demands. The British Railway Industry Export Group, representing both426W the public and private sectors, has been set up in order to help in identifying export opportunities and in co-ordinating the efforts of the industry in seeking and obtaining overseas contracts. My Department will, of course, take a continuing interest in this field.