§ 29. Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to encourage the use of rail transport.
§ Mr. PortilloWe consider that travellers and freight consigners should generally be free to make their own choices between different means of transport, in the light of their relative cost and quality. The Government's chief concern is to ensure that each means of transport can operate efficiently, provide services linked closely to customer demand, and compete on equal terms.