§ Ms Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made in introducing a private element into the management and operation of Northern Ireland Railways; and if he will make a statement. [11250]
§ Mr. MossI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Clydebank and Milngavie (Mr. Worthington) on 18 May 1995,Official Report, column 355. Consultants commissioned by the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company have, this month, presented their final report dealing with the sale of non-core businesses and opportunities for market testing and contracting out of Northern Ireland Railway's activities. The Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company will now take forward the consultant's recommendations.