§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how he proposes to upgrade(a) road, (b) rail and (c) air links in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [33533]
§ Mr. HainThe role that all transport modes should play in improving transport links is being considered as part of our plans to develop an integrated transport policy. The consultation exercise launched last August 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 of particular relevance and importance to Wales. I am meanwhile conducting a series of consultations on air and rail links between North and South Wales.