§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on the role of trans-urban heavy rail schemes in an integrated transport strategy. [45523]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe will shortly publish a White Paper which will deliver our commitment to introduce an integrated transport policy. Meanwhile, last November we approved the Franchising Director's interim planning criteria, which provide a framework for developing and implementing worthwhile rail investment.