§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the sleeping car on the Royal Train will be made available for hire. [49524]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonYes. For Governmental and other uses to further the national interest. Up to four sleeping cars, together with the rest of the Royal Train would be available. The four coaches used by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales would not be available for alternate use.