§ Mr. Adleyasked the Minister of Transport if he has visited one of the private railways now operated by one of the railway preservation societies; and if he has any plans to do so.
§ Mr. FowlerI have not visited any of the private railways operated by railway preservation societies but hope to arrange such a visit shortly.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Minister of Transport if he will list the number of light railway orders that have been made in the last 10 years; and what is his general policy towards railway preservation schemes.
§ Mr. FowlerSince 1 July 1969 a total of 38 light railway orders have been made. My Department is always willing to offer advice to prospective light rail operators on the statutory requirements involved and on technical matters. I welcome the voluntary initiative and effort which has made so many railway preservation schemes successful.