§ Mr. Snapeasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will discuss, at his next meeting with the chairman of British Rail, the punctuality of Inter-City rail services, with particular reference to the London Euston-Birmingham New Street services; and if he will ensure that British Rail makes available detailed statistics regarding the above.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend has no plans to do so. We have asked British Rail to report performance against the punctuality standards for Inter-City services in its next annual report and accounts.