§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has for legislation to permit the direct payment to Railtrack on behalf of the train operating companies, of that part of the public service obligation grant concerned with the provision of improvement to the railway infrastructure. [40258]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe are committed to ensuring that public subsidy to the railway serves the public interest. Our proposals will be published shortly.