§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what representations he has received from the West Yorkshire passenger transport authority regarding the need to make a decision on the contract for rolling stock for the Leeds-Bradford electrification; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will make a statement on the financing of the rolling stock for use on the electrified railway between Bradford and Leeds and the Aire Valley railway.
§ Mr. FreemanThe West Yorkshire passenger transport authority and executive have pressed for an early decision on this project. I expect to make an announcement shortly.