§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive the Serpell report on British Rail; and whether the timing of this report will affect the timing of future British Rail investment decisions.
§ Mr. Eyre:My right hon. Friend has asked the Serpell committee to submit its report at about the end of November. The report will be an important factor in British Rail's future investment proposals. We are not holding up any current proposals at present in order to wait for it.