§ Mr. Snapeasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce his decision on the introduction of the APT-S.
§ Mr. David HowellThere are no proposals about the APT before me for decision.
§ Mr. Ancramasked the Secretary of State for Transport what have been the total research and development costs of the advanced passenger train.
§ Mr. David HowellI understand from the railways board that the expenditure on the advanced passenger train project to date amounts to some £43 million, covering research, the design and construction of three prototypes and associated facilities.