§ Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will publish a response to the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee's fifth report of Session 1998–99 into Regional Eurostar Services (HC89); and if he will make a statement. [79853]
§ Mr. PrescottThe Government welcome the Committee's report which contained a considerable number of detailed recommendations which have been invaluable in drawing up the terms of reference for the Government's independent review. We are today publishing our formal response which has been laid before the House.