§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the Chairman of the British Railways Board about the future level of investment in the railways; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertThe Chairman has repeatedly affirmed that railway investment will need to be substantially increased if the strategies approved in the last railway policy review are to be adhered to. These strategies are now under consideration in the context of the current transport policy review, on which I shall be initiating formal consultations within the next few weeks.