Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 May 2002. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Friday, 24 May 2002 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 advice he has commissioned on rail safety and the state of Railtrack's assets since the appointment of an administrator for Railtrack.

Answer: Mr. Redwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what advice he has commissioned on rail safety and the state of Railtrack's assets since the appointment of an administrator for Railtrack. [58015] Mr. Byers: Although the general safety record of the railway is good, the industry continues to focus on putting right specific weaknesses including those revealed by major accidents and in particular acting on the recommendations by Lord Cullen. It is for the Health and Safety Executive to ensure that the safety case for Railtrack is complied with.

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