§ Mr. Matthew BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received concerning access to track charges on Britain's railways; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanMy right hon. Friend received various representations since the Government's proposals for charging for access to the railways were first set out in February 1993. The proposed approach to initial charges to be adopted by Railtrack from 1 April was set out in my right hon. Friend's reply to a question from the hon. Member for Dartford (Mr. Dunn) on 15 February,Official Report, columns 716–17.