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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 Thursday, 12 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), whether UK and European rail companies are able to bid for railway rolling stock tenders in Japan.
Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c603W;489 c605W; 260015
Session
2008-09
Related items
New Trains (Investment)
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Japan Rolling stock
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk