HC Deb 23 December 1981 vol 15 c459W
Mr. Snape

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce his decision on the introduction of the APT-S.

Mr. David Howell

There are no proposals about the APT before me for decision.

Mr. Ancram

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what have been the total research and development costs of the advanced passenger train.

Mr. David Howell

I 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.

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