HC Deb 13 February 1989 vol 147 cc99-100W
60. Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to give encouragement and support to the increasing use of local rail networks in city areas and between major cities and their hinterlands.

Mr. Portillo

We are prepared to support investment in urban rail services wherever it offers value for money. The Government's policies on the funding of such investment are set out in their observations on the third report of the Transport Committee (1986–87 Session)—HC 420, annex C.