HC Deb 18 February 1983 vol 37 c276W
Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answers to the hon. Member for Swindon on 9 February, Official Report, c. 370, and 14 February, Official Report, c. 76, if it is his intention that orders for three-car diesel multiple units should be placed on any other basis than competitive tender.

Mr. Eyre

My right hon. Friend will not make any decision until he receives proposals from the British Railways Board.