§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he proposes to take to ensure that British Rail meets the punctuality targets set for it (a) nationally and (b) in the London Midland region.
§ Mr. David MitchellIt is for British Rail to take the necessary steps to meet its punctuality targets. The chairman has assured me that the national targets can be achieved within the resources available. I have not set targets regionally.