Rolling Stock

Transport written question – answered am ar 12 Mawrth 2009.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Bob Laxton Bob Laxton Llafur, Derby North

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Statement of 12 February 2009, Hansard, columns 1531-3, on new trains (investment), whether UK and European rail companies are able to bid for railway rolling stock tenders in Japan.

Photo of Paul Clark Paul Clark Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport

UK and European rail industry suppliers are able to bid for railway rolling stock tenders in Japan, although the European Commission estimates that around 98 per cent. of procurements are not competitively tendered.

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