§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the Rail Regulator will be undertaking consultation before approving access agreements for railway passenger services.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Rail Regulator has today published two consultation documents, entitled "Framework for the Approval of Railtrack's Track Access Charges for Franchised Passenger Services" and "Competition for Railway Passenger Services". I am arranging for copies of both documents to be placed in the Library.