Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2002. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 23 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 alterations were made to Railtrack plc's safety case following the appointment of an administrator.

Answer: Mr. Redwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what alterations were made to Railtrack plc's safety case following the appointment of an administrator. [58019] Mr. Byers: On 8 October 2001, following Railtrack plc's entry into railway administration and consequent changes to the organisation, the HSE directed Railtrack plc to prepare and submit a revision to its safety case. Railtrack plc complied with the direction and HSE accepted this revised safety case, covering minor administrative and organisational changes, on 14 November 2001. In compliance with the requirements of the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000, Railtrack plc submitted a new thoroughly revised safety case to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 28 June 2001. The HSE process of assessment was completed and the safety case was accepted on 1 May 2002.

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