§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies are known to him, or commissioned by him, on methods whereby branch rail services in receipt of grant until 1973 might, without risk of increased loss, provide better services to their areas by commercial and publicity principles tailored to the unique circumstances of each service; and, if no such studies have been made, if he will initiate work in this field as part of his current transport review.
§ Dr. GilbertThe Railways Board is continually making such studies as part of its responsibility for the management of the railways.