HC Deb 11 July 1988 vol 137 c82W
11. Mr. Sean Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he intends to review his policy towards the funding of British Rail in the light of the report "Reviving the Railways" by the Centre for Policy Studies, a copy of which has been sent to him.

37. Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he proposes to take in the light of the Centre for Policy Studies document "Reviving the Railways" a copy of which has been sent to him.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend is considering the long-term options for British Rail, including privatisation. Publications like the Centre for Policy Studies report are a useful contribution to the public debate.