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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 November 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Freight

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps are being taken to increase the use of rail to move freight.
Answer

I refer my hon. Friend to the written statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 19 July 2005, Official Report, columns 71–73 WS, setting out the Government's policy towards rail freight.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28055; 439 c1139W;439 c1137-8W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Rail Freight
Tuesday, 19 July 2005
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Freight Railways
Link
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