Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003.

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Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question

Whether additional funding is being sought by the Health and Safety Commission; and whether an increase in the numbers of inspectors and the amount of preventative work, and improvements in the commission's scientific capacity will assist the cost-effective safety regulation of the railways (taking into account the self-regulating role of the Railway Standards and Safety Board). [HL 5371].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c281WA; HL 5371

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Cost effectiveness Finance Inspections Health and safety Health and Safety Commission Recruitment Railways Staff Regulation Scientists