§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to set targets for increasing the proportion of passengers and freight carried by rail. [22836]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe want to see more passengers and freight travel by rail. Our White Paper on integrated transport will set out our proposals for achieving this objective.
§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to increase the role of local authorities in delivering an integrated rail service. [22838]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe are committed to establishing a national rail authority and are reviewing the role of local government in transport planning. Our proposals will be published in our White Paper on integrated transport policy.