HC Deb 07 July 1988 vol 136 c680W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on his policy towards funding of British Rail in the light of the proposals made in the report entitled "Reviving the Railways", published by the Centre for Policy Studies, a copy of which has been sent to him.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is considering the long-term options for British Rail including privatisation. Publications such as the Centre for Policy Studies report are a useful contribution to the public debate.