§ 8. Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the environmental impact of increased levels of freight being transported by rail. [35448]
§ Mr. PrescottMoving freight by rail helps the environment by reducing total road vehicle emissions and noise. It also improves road safety and relieves traffic congestion. We have already taken a number of initiatives to encourage railfreight. Others will be announced in the next few months.