Much though my hon. Friend may sometimes wish to do so, he will appreciate that he cannot hold Ministers directly responsible for the operation of British Rail. The Government have ensured a significant investment programme. This September, on the Kent inner services—my hon. Friend the Member for Dartford (Mr. Dunn) will be one of the beneficiaries of this—400 new coaches and longer platforms are to be introduced. Many other lines—including, for example, the Chiltern services and services to Oxford and Reading—will have new rolling stock. I do not have immediate good news about the Brighton line, but I certainly convey my hon. Friend's views to the chairman of British Rail.