§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether his Department will give equal support to private industry as to nationalised industry in promotion of railway machinery.
§ Mr. David MitchellOur aim is to maintain and promote a strong and competitive United Kingdom railway supply industry. Our efforts, as sponsors of the British Railways Board, are directed to that end, as are those of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, who is responsible for sponsorship of private sector railway equipment manufacturers.