HC Deb 28 April 1994 vol 242 c268W
Dame Jill Knight

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the benefits to be expected by passengers following the privatisation of the railways.

Mr. Freeman

The involvement of the private sector in taking responsibility for provision of passenger services will bring additional capital into the railway industry above that provided by the taxpayer and will also introduce new management skills and innovation aimed at meeting more fully the demands of the passenger.