Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 29 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 February 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent changes have taken place or are planned to funding arrangements for freight on the railways; and if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for increasing rail freight on Britain's rail network. - Includes ref to report on its targets and progress in meeting them in relation to the 10-year plan. Copies in Library.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent changes have taken place or are planned to funding arrangements for freight on the railways; and if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for increasing rail freight on Britain's rail network. [94595] Mr. Jamieson: The Strategic Rail Authority's updated strategic plan, published on 30 January, explains their priorities including those for freight. The Government published a report on its targets and progress in meeting them in relation to the 10-year plan on 17 December 2002. Copies are available in the Libraries of the House.

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