§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of all journeys was made by rail in England and Wales in the last month for which figures are available. [142616]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 8 December 2003]Data from the National Travel Survey on main mode of trip show that, over the period 1999–2001, 2.7 per cent. of all trips (excluding walking) by people in England and Wales were by rail (1.7 per cent. by surface rail and 1.0 per cent. by London Underground). Monthly figures are not available.