§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what representations he has received since 1 January from Central Railway; and if he will place in the Library a copy of the recent letter to him from that company; [148205]
(2) what his policy is towards the introduction of a Private Bill to authorise the rail freight line proposed by Central Railway. [148206]
§ Mr. Hill[holding answer 1 February 2001]: Central Railway has written to Ministers twice this year. The second letter sought Government support for a hybrid bill. A reply will be sent as soon as possible. It is for the company to decide whether to make its letter public.