HC Deb 27 February 1984 vol 55 c19W
21. Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has recently met the chairman of British Rail to discuss punctuality and reliability on London and south-east rail services.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend frequently meets the chairman to discuss matters of mutual interest including standards of service in the London and south-east sector. His letter of 24 October 1983 to the chairman, setting his objectives—[Vol. 47, c.47–48] — made it clear that the Government want railway services to be reliable, attractive and punctual, at acceptable fares and charges.