§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has and plans to privatise in whole or in part the existing Queen's highway, to encourage the investment by private funds in the road network, or to introduce any charging policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe aim to add the private sector's innovation, enterprise and efficiency to the provision of transport infrastructure. We will consider seriously any well-based proposal for involving private funds in the road network. We have no plans at present to toll existing roads.