Transport Secretary Mark Harper quizzed amid ongoing industrial disputes

The speaker discusses efforts to change the tone of debates and facilitate fair pay offers for union members, aiming to improve railway efficiency. Additionally, significant capital investment is being made in road and rail systems, with budget confirmations in the autumn statement.

What was the speaker's initial focus in the debate?

• To privatize the railways

• To reduce railway services

• To increase taxes

• To change the tone and facilitate fair pay offers

What does the speaker hope union members will do with the pay offers?

• Negotiate for more

• Reject them

• Accept them to improve railway operations

• Ignore them

What is the intended outcome of accepting the pay offers?

• To reduce the number of trains

• To close down certain railway lines

• To improve railway operations for passengers

• To increase ticket prices

What type of investment is being made in the road and rail systems?

• No investment

• Investment in new technology only

• Minimal investment

• Significant capital investment

What was confirmed in the autumn statement according to the speaker?

• Reduction in railway services

• Increase in passenger fares

• Confirmation of capital budgets

• Closure of certain roads