HC Deb 29 November 1978 vol 959 cc240-1W
36. Mr. Sainsbury

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, in the light of the proposed increase in rail fares, he will now institute an independent in quiry into methods of improving productivity at British Railways.

Mr. William Rodgers:

Not at the moment.

69. Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on his last meeting with the chairman of British Railways.

Mr. William Rodgers:

Such meetings are usually informal and confidential, but my hon. Friend may take it that we discussed a number of problems currently facing the railways.

71. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends next to meet the chairman of the British Railways Board.

78. Mr. Walter Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects next to meet the chairman of British Railways.

Mr. William Rodgers:

I refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to the answer I gave the hon. Members for Chertsey and Walton (Mr. Pattie), Chingford (Mr. Tebbit) and Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett) earlier today.