HC Deb 22 May 2003 vol 405 c943W
Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to achieve greater transparency in relation to the SRA's use of funds. [114820]

Mr. Jamieson

On 14 April 2003, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State issued a revised SRA Financial Framework, setting rules governing the financial aspects of the Strategic Rail Authority's activities and transactions. My right hon. Friend will also shortly issue an accounts direction, which will direct the Authority to ensure that its annual accounts 2002–03 give a true and fair view of the income and expenditure and cash flows for the year. Finally, the Authority is statutorily required to produce an annual report including a section on accounts, copies of which are placed in the Libraries of the House.

Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the SRA's assumptions and plans for rail traffic and capacity growth in the next five years. [115247]

Mr. Jamieson

The Strategic Rail Authority's plans and priorities are set out in its Strategic Plan, published at the end of January, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.