§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give details of proposed locomotive purchases that British Rail intends to make in 1986–87 and each subsequent years to 1990.
§ Mr. David MitchellInvestment approval has been given for the following purchases of locomotives in the period 1986–87 to 1990–91.
Number Class 91 31 Class 87/2 60 Class 58 9 The phasing of the purchase is a matter of management for BR. BR may wish to purchase more locomotives during the period, but I have not received further proposals yet.