HC Deb 11 May 1999 vol 331 c105W
33. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what time scale he is working to for implementation of the decisions made at the rail summit. [82813]

Dr. Reid

The rail industry has committed to year-on-year improvements: this means that within two to three years the railway's performance will be significantly better. Within 10 years, we aim to have one of the best railways in the world.