§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will discuss the quality of commuter services at his next meeting with the chairman of British Rail.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe objectives we set for Sir Robert Reid last October emphasised the need to improve its performance so as to achieve the agreed standards for quality of service. Quality is of prime importance to the commuter, and I have asked the board to report to me every quarter on its performance.