§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will hold talks with the chairman of British Rail on the European Economic Community proposals for a directive on the development of Community railways.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Department is keeping in close touch with British Rail on these proposals.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has prepared to improve the compatibility of British rail systems with other European rail systems after 1992.
§ Mr. PortilloThe first step is to explore at Community level the best way of improving compatibility between the various national rail systems. We are playing a full part in these discussions.