HC Deb 03 November 1997 vol 300 cc71-2W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what assessment he has made of the level of profits relative to turnover enjoyed by the rolling stock companies; and if he will make a statement; [13205]

(2) what plans he has to regulate further the activities of the rolling stock companies.[13206]

Ms Glenda Jackson

We are currently reviewing regulation of the railways as a whole. As part of the review, we are examining the current performance and future operation of the rolling stock leasing market.