HC Deb 29 November 1995 vol 267 c729W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment which Minister has ultimate responsibility for the deregulation of rural business. [2640]

Sir Paul Beresford

I report to the Secretary of State for the Environment on the deregulation of the burdens on business which fall within this Department's areas of responsibility.

Mr. Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what mechanisms exist to co-ordinate the rail transport policy with the Department of Transport. [2642]

Sir Paul Beresford

My Department is in regular contact with the Department of Transport on all policy issues affecting the environment.