§ Lord Lyellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in the context of railway privatisation, they will make available copies of draft licences and other supporting documentation of the Railways Bill.
The Minister of State, Department of Transport (The Earl of Caithness)We are today arranging for copies of the latest versions of the key documents to be deposited in the Libraries of both Houses. These comprise draft access and franchise agreements and draft licences for Rai1track, passenger (and goods) operators, station operators and light maintenance depots.