HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 cc83-4W
14. Mr. Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Rail; and what subjects he expects to discuss with him.

Mr. Parkinson

I shall be meeting the chairman of British Rail tomorrow to discuss the board's future plans.

17. Mr. Snape

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he has met the chair of British Rail; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Parkinson

I last met the chairman of British Rail on 17 October when we discussed a variety of railway matters.

27. Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the chair of British Rail; and what matters were discussed.

28. Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the chair of British Rail; and what matters were discussed.

29. Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the chairman of British Rail; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Portillo

My right hon. Friend regularly meets the chairman of British Rail to discuss a variety of railway issues. The last such meeting took place on 17 October.

42. Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on proposals to denationalise British Rail.

Mr. Portillo

Studies are continuing but it will be some time before any decisions are taken.

Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the chairman of British Rail; what matters were discussed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

I refer the hon. Member to the answer that my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for West Bromwich, East (Mr. Snape) earlier today.