§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has yet seen the British Railways Board's business case for the replacement, or otherwise, of rolling stock for the Kent coast line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WattsEstablishing the business case for this investment is a matter for the British Railways Board. My Department has been sent, for information, some of the material on the basis of which BR made its decision not to accept the offer made last year by ABB Transportation.
Subsequently, BR has indicated a willingness to re-examine the commercial case if an improved offer were received from ABB.