HC Deb 14 July 1998 vol 316 c115W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To 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 Jackson

Yes. 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.