Written question asked by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, What assessment he has made of Glas Cymru as a model for the new Railtrack. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Kevin Brennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of Glas Cymru as a model for the new Railtrack. [13578] Mr. Jamieson: We have indicated that we will be making a proposal to the administrator for a company limited by guarantee to take over Railtrack's role, but the Secretary of State will of course consider any proposal put to him by the Administrator to transfer the railway assets out of administration. We are of course aware that Glas Cymru is based on the company limited by guarantee model, as are a large number of housing associations throughout the country. But our proposal will not be based on any one company model.

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