§ Mr. DoranTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what investment has been approved for repairing and improving the British Rail track signalling systems(a) in England and Wales and (b) in Scotland.
§ Mr. FreemanApprovals of this kind are generally a matter for British Rail. I understand from British Rail that some £358.4 million, at 1990–91 prices, of investment has been authorised so far on signalling and track schemes over the next five years. This includes £8.5 million for the Scottish region. Figures are not available for minor repair work that is not classified as investment.