HC Deb 24 October 1983 vol 47 c33W
24. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will arrange to meet the chairman of British Railways and leaders of the railway trade unions to discuss investment in British Rail.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend has, during his first week as Secretary of State, had an initial meeting with the chairman of British Rail and plans to meet him again shortly. He has also invited the leaders of rail unions to meet him.