HC Deb 18 May 1992 vol 208 c29W
14. Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy that, when granting approval for new rolling stock for British Rail, he will insist on no more than four abreast seating on routes principally serving passengers travelling 40 miles or more.

Mr. Freeman

No. It would not be right to impose an arbitrary restriction of this kind. Each case must be treated on its merits.