asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out a table showing for each of the last 10 years the receipts for parcels and sundries traffic of British Railways, British Road Services and National Carriers, respectively, together with any sums paid by the latter for bulk transport by rail; and if he will publish these as part of his forthcoming review.

I am still considering what statistical information to include in the review. A breakdown of the National Freight Corporation companies' receipts is not readily available in the precise form requested, and I understand that the Corporation is writing to my hon. Friend. Information on British Railways Board's receipts for parcels and similar merchandise is available in its annual reports.