British Rail Engineering Ltd

31.

Mr. Robert Hughes
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if when he next meets the chairman of British Rail, he will raise with him the future work load of British Rail Engineering Ltd.

Mr. Ridley
The future work load of British Rail Engineering Limited is primarily a matter for BR and BREL, although I am always ready to discuss any particular points should the BR chairman wish to raise them with me.

55.

Mrs. Beckett
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if, when he next meets the chairman of British Rail, he will raise with him the subject of measures by British Rail to safeguard employment at BREL.

Mr. David Mitchell
No. That is a matter of management for the BREL and BR boards.

58.

Mr. Martin
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if, when he next meets the chairman of British Rail, he will discuss the position at BREL, Springburn.

Mr. David Mitchell
I would be ready to do so if there is a particular issue relating to BREL Springburn which the British Rail chairman wishes to raise with me.