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Written question asked by Lord Cadman (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 6 May 1999.


Whitty, Lord

Question
In respect of Eurostar trains built to service the regions north of London: (a) who is the owner of these trains; (b) how much public sector finance was involved in their construction; (c) what technical reasons are frustrating their use for their intended purpose; and (d) given that consultatoins and negotiations concerning their eventual use are in progress, whether that use will be outside the United Kingdom; and if so, whether any revenues or compensations will be payable to any British interests in respect of that use. [HL 2158].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2158; 600 c108-9WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Compensation Construction Expenditure Ownership Trains Rolling stock Eurostar