HC Deb 02 July 2002 vol 388 c198W
11. Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to provide(a) rail and (b) LRT services to towns that have neither. [63723]

Mr. Jamieson

The Strategic Rail Authority's Strategic Plan sets out priorities for development of the national rail network. In addition to national strategic priorities it includes increased funding for the Rail Passenger Partnership scheme, which is available to support local schemes. It is for local authorities to promote, through the Local Transport Plan process, the public transport modes best suited to their area.