§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals he has to encourage air passengers on domestic and short-haul flights to convert to rail travel. [11152]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe fundamental review of transport policy now under way will be considering how all modes of transport can contribute to a more208W environmentally sustainable integrated transport system. This will include consideration of ways of ensuring that there is a proper balance between modes.
§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will estimate the environmental impact of substituting 10 per cent. of domestic and shorthaul flights with rail travel over the next 10 years. [11154]
§ Ms JacksonWe have no readily available information on this question, which would require detailed study. Environmental aspects of changes in travel patterns will be an important part of the fundamental review of transport policy.