HC Deb 01 February 1978 vol 943 cc187-8W
11. Mr. Warren

asked the secretary of State for Transport whether lie is satisfied with the progress British Railways are making in improving productivity and manning.

43. Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he is satisfied with the progress British Railways are making in improving productivity and manning.

Mr. William Rodgers

On the whole, yes—although I prefer to be cautious about saying I am satisfied with anything

39. Mr. James Lamond

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when next he proposes to meet the Chairman of British Railways.

42. Mr. Rhodes James

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he next expects to meet the Chairman of British Railways.

Mr. William Rodgers

I refer my hon. Friend and hon. Member to my reply earlier today to the hon. Members for Perth and East Perthshire (Mr. Crawford), Dunbartonshire, East (Mrs. Bain) and Reading, South (Mr. Durant).

54. Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he next proposes to meet the Chairman of British Railways to discuss fares and the level of passenger subsidy to be paid in future years.

Mr. William Rodgers

These are matters which come up from time to time in the course of my informal meetings with the Chairman.