HC Deb 17 December 2002 vol 396 c695W
15. Hywel Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the Strategic Rail Authority regarding the Wales rail franchise, and in particular the service on the Cambrian coast line. [85915]

Mr. Spellar

I, and other departmental Ministers, meet the chair and chief executive of the Strategic Rail Authority on a regular basis; and discuss a range of issues.

19. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) to discuss rail services(a) to and (b) within Wales. [85919]

Mr. Jamieson

I, and other departmental Ministers, meet the Chairman and Chief Executive of the Strategic Rail Authority on a regular basis and discuss a range of issues.