§ 16. John McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the impact of the decision by Royal Mail to withdraw its mail services from the railways on the Government's plans to develop an integrated transport policy. [125449]
§ Mr. McNultyRoyal Mail's decision is a commercial matter for the company. The Government's policy is to promote a competitive sustainable distribution industry that brings economic and environmental benefits for the country. We remain committed to rail freight, and are giving the railways the sustained investment they have never had before.