HC Deb 19 March 1984 vol 56 c332W
26. Mr. Renton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to establish the south eastern services of British Rail as a separate financial entity and thereafter to seek the introduction of private capital into that entity; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

No, but we have told the Railways Board that we shall welcome proposals from it for more private sector finance and participation in the development of stations and railway services.