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Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist) on Thursday, 18 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will undertake an inquiry into the safety of the railway system in Northern Ireland.
Answer

Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will undertake an inquiry into the safety of the railway system in Northern Ireland. [99279] Mr. George Howarth: NIR has a statutory duty to ensure the safety of operations on the network. NIR commissioned consultants in March this year to conduct a strategic safety review of NIO's network and operations. The final report should be available shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99279; 340 c17W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Northern Ireland Railways Railway network Safety