§ Mr. Snapeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of his policy regarding future railway investment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyAs I told the House in June, the Government will provide an appropriate level of investment to implement continuing improvement in commuter and Inter-City passenger services, and in freight services. The figures for the next four years will be published in the annual White Paper on Public Expenditure.
§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the draft light railway order for the Taunton-Minehead line will be issued by his Department.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe order to authorise the British Railways Board to operate this line as a railway was made on 18th November. When printed copies are available I will send one to the hon. Member.