§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about British Rail Engineering Ltd's purchasing policy regarding the axle drive units for the new Sprinter train and the implications of that decision for Self Changing Gears.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe purchasing policy of British Rail and its subsidiaries, agreed by Ministers, is based on competitive procurement. The implementation of that policy is a matter for the board.