HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 c421W
10. Mr. Snape

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has discussed with the chairman of British Rail its rolling stock procurement policy.

Mr. Channon

The policy of the Railways Board is competitive procurement. This has been agreed with Ministers. Its implementation is a matter for the board.

21. Mr. Allen McKay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the policy of his Department in respect of the employment implications of procurement decisions made by British Rail.

Mr. David Mitchell

Decisions on procurement are for the Railways Board, and any employment implications would be matters for them and the contractors concerned.

34. Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last discussed the rolling stock procurement policy of British Rail with its chairman.

47. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has had any discussions with the chairman of British Rail concerning the implications of the board's procurement policy.

50. Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if his Department has issued any guidance on locomotive procurement policies.

Mr. David Mitchell

The policy of the British Railways Board is competitive procurement. This has been agreed with Ministers. Its implementation is a matter for the board.