§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when(a) he and (b) his Ministers last met with representatives of the Association of Train Operating Companies; and what plans he has to alter the area of responsibility of ATOC with particular reference to co-ordination of ticketing arrangements. [31211]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI have regular meetings with the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and last met them on 28 January 1998. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Transport last met ATOC on 23 July 1997. We are currently reviewing the existing railway regulatory framework, as part of our wider review of transport policy.