§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to encourage more freight to be transported by rail in Wales. [29865]
§ Mr. HainFinancial assistance under the Freight Facilities Grant scheme continues to be available towards the cost of the provision of rail freight facilities. One of the main issues raised for debate during the recent consultation exercise on our plans to develop an integrated transport policy was the practical measures needed to bring about increased use of less environmentally damaging forms of freight transport. The consultation exercise will lead to a UK wide White Paper on transport later this year. At around the same time a Welsh Transport Policy Statement will be published drawing out those issues and themes of particular relevance and importance to Wales.