HC Deb 20 March 1991 vol 188 cc116-7W
Mr. Snape

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he received an investment submission from British Rail to place an order for 200 new Networker electric trains for Kent link services; when he will be in a position to reply to the application; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

My right hon. and learned Friend received an investment submission for British Rail, requesting approval for 274 class 465 vehicles, in a letter dated 29 January. British Rail provided additional information on 26 February and 13 March. My right hon. and learned Friend will respond as soon as possible.

Mr. Snape

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he received an investment submission from British Rail to place an order for 60 vehicles to be used on London Paddington/Oxford services; when he will be in a position to reply to the application; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

My right hon. and learned Friend received an investment submission from British Rail, requesting approval for 59 class 165 vehicles, in a letter dated 29 January. British Rail provided additional information on 19 February. My right hon. and learned Friend will respond as soon as possible.