HC Deb 07 June 1988 vol 134 cc453-4W
Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 25 April,Official Report, column 71, what allowance as regards the maximum height and size of a passengers seated comfortably, was made by BR in the specifications for Sprinters submitted to his Department; whether there has been any variations in these figures for the super Sprinters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

This is entirely a matter for British Rail's judgment.

Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 25 April,Official Report, column 71, what data or measurements of interior noise levels were included by BR in the specifications for class 155 units submitted to his Department; and what change these figures represented in comparison with current Inter-City rolling stock.

Mr. David Mitchell

None. These are entirely matters for British Rail.