§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) if he will set up a new rail authority to co-ordinate and develop the rail network; [22835]
(2) what plans he has to create a national rail development plan to modernise and expand the network. [22837]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe are committed to establishing a national rail authority, to provide a clear, coherent and strategic programme for the development of the railways.