HC Deb 14 June 1999 vol 333 c43W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what advice he has received on the future of mark 1 rolling stock from the HSE; and if he will make a statement. [86190]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Deputy Prime Minister has received advice from the Chairman of the HSC recommending that all mark 1 rolling stock on the network should be modified by 2003 and replaced by 2007. Ministers are considering the recommendations, and an announcement will be made shortly.