To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has issued to the Strategic Rail Authority on the application of rural proofing to its work.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has issued to the Strategic Rail Authority on the application of rural proofing to its work.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from (a) the SRA, (b) Railtrack plc, (c) Newtrack Rail and (d) the Office of the Rail Regulator regarding the potential repercussions resulting from Windoff going into receivership. - None.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from (a) the SRA, (b) Railtrack plc, (c) Newtrack Rail and (d) the Office of the Rail Regulator regarding the potential repercussions resulting from Windoff going into receivership. - None.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what funds are available as part of the SRA plan for the development of additional railheads in the Greater London area; what assessment has been made as to the number of additional railheads required in the Greater...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what funds are available as part of the SRA plan for the development of additional railheads in the Greater London area; what assessment has been made as to the number of additional railheads required in the Greater...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from (a) Govia, (b) the SRA, (c) Railtrack plc and its administrators and (d) Network Rail, with respect to the SPV being developed by Govia to upgrade infrastructure around London and the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from (a) Govia, (b) the SRA, (c) Railtrack plc and its administrators and (d) Network Rail, with respect to the SPV being developed by Govia to upgrade infrastructure around London and the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment of the Government's energy policies has been made with regards to assessing the environmental impact of (a) the 10 year plan and (b) the SRA plan; what assessment has been made as to the environmental...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment of the Government's energy policies has been made with regards to assessing the environmental impact of (a) the 10 year plan and (b) the SRA plan; what assessment has been made as to the environmental...

Statement on when he expects to publish directions and guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority; and if he will make a statement. - Statement on publication on of directions and guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA), in the Library (Dep 02/747) and response to the consultation on the draft...

Statement on when he expects to publish directions and guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority; and if he will make a statement. - Statement on publication on of directions and guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA), in the Library (Dep 02/747) and response to the consultation on the draft...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when the SRA's capacity utilisation strategy will be published for consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when the SRA's capacity utilisation strategy will be published for consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when the SRA's review of capacity utilisation on the West Coast Main Line will be published for consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when the SRA's review of capacity utilisation on the West Coast Main Line will be published for consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will list the route specific capacity utilisation strategies being developed by the SRA. - The SRA is currently developing one route specific capacity utilisation strategy in relation to the West Coast Main Line.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will list the route specific capacity utilisation strategies being developed by the SRA. - The SRA is currently developing one route specific capacity utilisation strategy in relation to the West Coast Main Line.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from Railtrack plc or its administrators with regards to the possible purchase of the whole of Global Crossing UK or part of it by (a) Railtrack plc on its own, (b) a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what representations he has received from Railtrack plc or its administrators with regards to the possible purchase of the whole of Global Crossing UK or part of it by (a) Railtrack plc on its own, (b) a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what powers Railtrack plc, has whilst in administration, to be involved in any bid for another company, or part of another company; whilst it remains in administration, under what powers money could be provided to Railtrack plc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what powers Railtrack plc, has whilst in administration, to be involved in any bid for another company, or part of another company; whilst it remains in administration, under what powers money could be provided to Railtrack plc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what advice he has received from (a) the Strategic Rail Authority and (b) the Rail Regulator on the ownership of assets by special purpose vehicles in the rail industry. - Inc ref to 4 February 2002, 379...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what advice he has received from (a) the Strategic Rail Authority and (b) the Rail Regulator on the ownership of assets by special purpose vehicles in the rail industry. - Inc ref to 4 February 2002, 379...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has issued to the SRA in respect of the creation of special purpose vehicles for rail projects; and if he will place it in the Library. - Inc ref to Directions and Guidance to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has issued to the SRA in respect of the creation of special purpose vehicles for rail projects; and if he will place it in the Library. - Inc ref to Directions and Guidance to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many meetings he has had with the Chairman of the Strategic Rail Authority since 24th October 2001.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many meetings he has had with the Chairman of the Strategic Rail Authority since 24th October 2001.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, from which previous budget the additional £4.5bn of rail investment referred to in the SRA strategic plan has been drawn. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, from which previous budget the additional £4.5bn of rail investment referred to in the SRA strategic plan has been drawn. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what is the total amount of public and private sector investment in the railways over the next 10 years assumed in (a) the Transport Ten Year Plan assessed, and (b) the Strategic Plan published by the SRA....

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what is the total amount of public and private sector investment in the railways over the next 10 years assumed in (a) the Transport Ten Year Plan assessed, and (b) the Strategic Plan published by the SRA....

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has given to the Strategic Rail Authority on the implications of the European Council's Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community on the future structure of the rail...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidance he has given to the Strategic Rail Authority on the implications of the European Council's Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community on the future structure of the rail...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will list those development plans set out in Annex 2 to the SRA's Strategic Plan which will be subject to the establishment of special purpose vehicles. - (Holding answer 21 January 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will list those development plans set out in Annex 2 to the SRA's Strategic Plan which will be subject to the establishment of special purpose vehicles. - (Holding answer 21 January 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what legal requirements are placed on the Administrators of Railtrack under the Strategic Plan published by the Strategic Rail Authority on 14th January.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what legal requirements are placed on the Administrators of Railtrack under the Strategic Plan published by the Strategic Rail Authority on 14th January.

Railways. Seventh opposition day debate (part 1). Motion negatived on division (207 to 339)

Railways. Seventh opposition day debate (part 1). Motion negatived on division (207 to 339)