HC Deb 20 June 1988 vol 135 c445W
39. Mr. Bill Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether his Department has conducted any studies of options for the sale of British Rail.

40. Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans for the privatisation of British Rail.

Mr. David Mitchell

I have no plans at present for the privatisation of British Rail. But I am beginning to consider long-term options for the future and the possibilities of privatisation are not ruled out.