Written question asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 July 2002.

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question: Whether they will extend to Consignia the grants that are available to new entrants to the postal business to balance road and rail costs; and what importance they attach to the continued transportation of mail by rail as a contribution to the fulfilment of the growth targets for the conveyance of freight by rail in the 10-year transport plan; and what encouragement they are giving to the establishment in the Midlands of a new rail-connected hub for postal services. [HL 5417] [HL 5418] [HL 5419].

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