Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Monday, 26 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 December 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 December 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 information his Department has collated about Railtrack's creditors and their willingness to grant further credit to the company in administration.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what information his Department has collated about Railtrack's creditors and their willingness to grant further credit to the company in Administration. [18938] Mr. Jamieson: Railtrack plc's post-Administration trade and finance creditors are being financed through the Loan Agreement made available to Railtrack plc at the making of the Railway Administration Order. Since 7 October the Administrator has been in negotiation with a number of suppliers, who are continuing to provide goods and services to Railtrack plc (in Administration), on account of the continued support of Government.

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