§ 15. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he is giving to the future of the British Transport police under privatisation proposals.
§ Mr. PortilloShould BR he privatised at some date in the future, the implications for the British Transport police would have to be considered.
§ Mr. DalyellHow? In what detail? When?
§ Mr. PortilloThe matter does not arise yet, but the hon. Gentleman realises that if there is a change in the ownership of British Rail, the question about the British transport police will arise. We shall consider that if there is to be a change in the ownership of British Rail.