§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the effect of reduced use of rail transport by business on road and air services; and what assessment has been made on what pollution problems could result. [128248]
§ Mr. McNultyOur policies aim to provide safe, reliable and secure transport that supports sustainable economic growth. The use of rail is then a commercial matter for the businesses concerned. Any assessment of pollution problems resulting from any modal shift from rail to road or air would be difficult to undertake, because it would depend on the locations concerned and the time of travel.