§ Mr. Austin-WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what involvement Nomura Securities has in Angel Trains Contracts; and if he will make a statement; [20412]
(2) if he will make a statement on the role of Nomura Securities in respect of railway services in the United Kingdom. [20413]
§ Mr. WattsNomura International plc, the UK-based wholly owned subsidiary of Nomura Securities Company Ltd., arranged, underwrote and participated in the funding of the consortium called GRS Holding Company Ltd., who contracted to acquire Angel Trains Contracts in November 1995.