HC Deb 18 June 1984 vol 62 c11W
15. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many units of rolling stock containing asbestos are still in service with British Rail; and for how long they are expected to remain in service.

Mr. David Mitchell

British Rail currently has in service some 2,800 diesel and electric multiple units, and some 100 loco-hauled coaches, which contain harmful types of asbestos. The board has given an undertaking that this will be removed by the end of 1987.