§ 17. Mr. SumbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what legislative changes he proposes following his recent speech on the future of British Rail; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanWe shall be working with British Rail and the private sector to identify further practical measures to encourage rail freight that could be brought forward without legislation. Our plans to give new operators a right of access to British Rail track will need legislation in due course.