§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will con-
194Wfirm for 1976–77 and 1977–78 and the anticipated underspend for 1978–79, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of the appropriate budget.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe differences in the estimated expenditure in England based on Cmnd. 6721 and Cmnd. 7049 are:
firm that the visit of the West German Transport Minister to the United Kingdom to discuss matters of mutual interest concerning railways has been cancelled; what plans he has to renew his invitation to Herr Gscheidle; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersI understand that Herr Gscheidle is now unable to come to London on 2nd and 3rd May as planned owing to inescapable ministerial business in Bonn. I intend to renew my invitation to Herr Gscheidle for a mutually acceptable date. I continue to attach great importance to discussion between us on matters of common concern, arising particularly from a shared interest in the future of the railways in our two countries.