HC Deb 07 July 1977 vol 934 c670W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will state the criteria he uses in distinguishing his responsibilities for the strategy of British Rail within an integrated transport policy and those he considers solely the responsibility of management.

Mr. William Rodgers

The Government's role in relation to the railways is set out in the White Paper on Transport Policy. It is the Board's responsibility to manage the business in accordance with its statutory duties to meet the objectives the Government set.