Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 March 2002. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 21 March 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 representations he has received from Railtrack plc or its administrators with regards to the possible purchase of the whole of Global Crossing UK or part of it by (a) Railtrack plc on its own, (b) a bid involving Railtrack plc or (c) other companies or bodies; what assessment he has made as to the possibility of establishing a special purchase vehicle for the purpose of purchasing, or being involved in any purchase of, Global Crossing UK or part of it; and if he will make a statement; what powers the SRA has to purchase or be involved in the purchase of Global Crossing UK or part of it; and if he will make a statement; what representations he has received from the Health and Safety Executive with regard to the possible purchase of Global Crossing UK, or any part of it, by (a) Railtrack plc (b) the SRA and (c) other company, either on their own or as part of a joint bid; what assessment he has made as to the possibility of Railtrack plc, whilst in administration, purchasing, or being involved in the purchase of Global Crossing UK or part of it; and if he will make a statement; what representations he has received from SRA, with regards to the possible purchase of the whole or part of Global Crossing UK by (a) the SRA on its own, (b) a bid involving the SRA or (c) other companies or bodies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 382 c490W;382 c488W; 44204;44210;44209;44211;44206;44205
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Finance Health and Safety Executive Railways Railtrack Strategic Rail Authority Global Crossing
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