§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for putting statutory passenger load limits on trains; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend has no such proposals. He has agreed with BR load factor standards for Network SouthEast and provincial services. The Government are supporting a large rail investment programme which is giving priority to new higher capacity rolling stock to help in achieving those standards.