§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will review his long-term plans for the 517W development of British Rail, in view of the Government's approval for the Channel Tunnel;
(2) in view of the petroleum energy supply position, whether he will provide investment for British Rail to increase its motive power, freight wagons, marshalling yards, distribution centres and operating staffs;
(3) in view of the energy situation, what plans he has for the long-term development of the railways.
§ Mr. RipponA statement to the House about future railways policy will be made very soon.