HC Deb 12 December 2000 vol 359 cc74-5W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with Railtrack on the feasibility of redoubling the track between Swindon and Kemble. [141738]

Mr. Hill

There have been no discussions.

Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had recently with representatives of Wales and West and First Great Western on the subject of train punctuality and reliability. [141737]

Mr. Hill

Ministers have had no discussions with either Wales and West or First Great Western about train punctuality and reliability. The Franchising Director is in regular contact with both operators about their services as part of his monitoring of their franchises.