§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what facilities will be available to cyclists on railways after rail privatisation; and what encouragement will be given to private operators to facilitate the travel of cyclists, both at stations and on trains.
§ Mr. FreemanProvision for cyclists following privatisation will be a matter for railway operators, as it is now for British Rail. We believe private sector operators will wish to seize the opportunity to provide a better service and improved facilities, in order to attract more passengers, including cyclists, to the railway.