HC Deb 03 December 1980 vol 995 c138W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Transport what has been the approximate annual value of equipment and services purchased by British Railways over the past three years from the private sector of the national economy.

Mr. Fowler

I understand from the British Railways Board that the approximate values are — 1977, £450 million; 1978—£620 million; 1979—£710 million.