Written question asked by Bob Laxton (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 February 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rolling Stock
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the statement of 12 February 2009, Official Report, columns 1531-3, on new trains (investment), where the assembly facility for the new rolling stock for the East Coast and Great Western main lines will be located; and whether it will be located in an area which attracts Government development grants.
- Answer
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Agility Trains has indicated that the facility will be located in either Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Gateshead or Sheffield. Government grants are given out according to exacting criteria and Agility Trains will need to speak to the appropriate Regional Development Agency and to UK Trade and Investments in order to ascertain their ability to attract this type of support.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 488 c1847W; 260009
- Session
- 2008-09
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- Subjects
- Procurement Rolling stock
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