§ Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what financial authority he has given British Rail to order rolling stock to carry passengers on cross-channel railway services to destinations beyond London; when such authority was given; and how many such vehicles have been ordered.
§ Mr. FreemanBritish Rail published its plans for services beyond London on 14 December and I refer to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Pendle (Mr. Lee) on that date, at column767. British Rail has not yet submitted its investment proposals.