§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what representations his Department has received from, and what discussions his Department has had with(a) train operating companies, (b) Railtrack, (c) the Rail Passenger Council, (d) rail passenger committees, (e) the Strategic Rail Authority and (f) others on the measure of overcrowding levels of rail passenger services used by the Strategic Rail Authority; and if he will make a statement. [23505]
§ Mr. JamiesonThis issue was raised in a number of responses to our consultation on draft Directions and Guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority. We will respond to the consultation in due course.