Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 April 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001 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, what representations he has received from the RMT on the London Underground strike; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from the RMT on the London Underground strike; and if he will make a statement. [156777] Mr. Hill: I have received no direct representations from the RMT about the Underground strike, which is an operational matter for London Underground. The Government regret the disruption which Underground passengers will have suffered. The recent strikes have brought unnecessary inconvenience to London. This is not a dispute about safety, which will continue to be overseen by the independent Health and Safety Executive.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156777; 366 c248W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Industrial disputes London Underground Trade unions Underground railways Strikes National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk