Many fisheries and seafood-processing companies in my constituency have come together with other businesses to express interest in the co

Many fisheries and seafood-processing companies in my constituency have come together with other businesses to express interest in the co

I welcome the Minister’s comments, particularly on creating a level playing field.

I welcome the Minister’s comments, particularly on creating a level playing field.

I welcome the Minister’s comments, particularly on creating a level playing field.

I give way to yet another former Transport Minister.

I thoroughly agree. My hon. Friend’s experience as a former Minister makes that a particularly relevant point.

I am perfectly happy to have diversity of ownership—that is what the free market would most likely deliver.

I beg to move, That this House has considered open access rail services.

I acknowledge what the hon. Gentleman says, and I have to say that I have experienced similar problems on some of my own journeys.