Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if the return of railway lines imported from Italy in 2000 was related to the need to maintain safety standards on the national rail network.

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the return of railway lines imported from Italy in 2000 was related to the need to maintain safety standards on the national rail network. [143563] Mr. Hill: No rail has been returned to Italy. Railtrack have simply put an embargo on importing any more until such time as they are satisfied that the Italian company's quality control can reliably meet specification.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c301W; 143563
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Imports Railways Railway track Railtrack Repairs and maintenance Italy
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk