§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when he last met representatives of the Strategic Rail Authority to discuss the Central Railway project; [107797]
(2) what meetings have taken place this year between Ministers in his Department and representatives of Central Railway plc; what further meetings are planned; and if he will make a statement. [107796]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 7 April 2003]: Officials in the SRA and DfT have held a number of discussions with Central Railway. The Secretary of State has met representatives of Central Railway on one occasion.