§ Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proportion of British Rail's total network will be continuous welded track in the years 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe proportion of railway track operated by British Rail that will be continuous welded track in the years listed is as follows:
Per cent. 1988–89 61 1989–90 63 1990–91 64 1991–92 65
§ Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proportion of the £1,020 million planned to be spent by British Rail on infrastructure improvement in the period 1987–88 to 1991–92, as set out in its current five-year corporate plan, he expects to authorise to be spent on replacing existing track and new track.
§ Mr. David MitchellI understand that British Rail plans to spend about £700 million on track renewal and replacement in the period 1987–88 to 1991–92.