§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport when the Government intend to make a decision concerning the funding of British Railways production of class 140s to replace old rolling stock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FowlerI shall not be in a position to reach decisions about financing the production of class 140 diesel multiple units until British Rail has completed operational trials of the prototype vehicles and has submitted proposals for a construction programme.