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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
If he will comment on the sale of Railfreight Distribution.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the sale of Railfreight Distribution. [18157] Mr. Watts: The British Railways Board has selected English Welsh and Scottish Railway as the preferred purchaser of Railfreight Distribution. The board is aiming to exchange contracts very shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18157; 291 c419W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Privatisation Railfreight Distribution