§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will place in the Library information on the anticipated reliability and frequency of servicing of pacer units at the time of British Rail's purchase of these units; what information he has on the extent to which these expectations have been met; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThese are management matters for BR, and the Government do not receive the type of information requested. I understand, however, that BR has experienced certain problems in the operation of their pacer units. Where these difficulties have not already been overcome, BR is confident that they can be resolved.