British Rail (Privatisation) (Hansard, 10 July 1989)

§ 13. Mr. Favell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has now formulated a timetable for the privatisation of British Rail.

§ Mr. Portillo
No decision has been taken on privatisation. My right hon. Friend has made it clear that privatisation could not take place during the current Parliament, although the necessary studies are already in hand.

§ 21. Mr. Snape
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about proposals to privatise British Rail.

§ 51. Mr. Henderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about proposals to privatise British Rail.
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§ Mr. Portillo
A small number from interested organisations and from individuals.

§ 44. Mr. Tredinnick
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had concerning the possible privatisation of British Rail.

§ Mr. Portillo
The work which is currently being undertaken on the possible privatisation of British Rail has been discussed fully with British Rail. In addition a small number of representations has so far been received from interested organisations. My right hon. Friend expects to consult widely in due course if a decision is made to privatise.