§ Mr. RathboneTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to approve the investment bid for British Rail plans to improve Network570W SouthEast rolling stock, track availability and services on the London-Brighton, London-Lewes and London-Newhaven-Seaford lines.
§ Mr. FreemanI will be happy to consider any proposal although I note that the majority of investment schemes do not require ministerial approval.