§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what legislation inhibits the public payment of rail track costs for freight operators; and if he will seek to revoke that legislation.
§ Mr. FreemanThe proposed new grant towards track changes would be paid under EC regulation 1893/91, 417W subject to the designation of the Secretary of State as the competent authority for that purpose. It would take effect when Railtrack is established and when the new regime for track access and charging commences.