§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to issue new objectives, instructions and guidance to the Franchising Director. [1152]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe are currently conducting a thorough review of rail regulation. in line with the Government's commitment to introduce tougher regulation of the privatised rail industry. A key element in this review will be to determine how the objectives, instructions and guidance we issue to the Franchising Director should be revised to reflect the Government's policy priorities.