HL Deb 22 February 2005 vol 669 c198WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which departments will be responsible for representations on railway safety regulation in respect of European Union rail issues. [HL1229]

Lord Davies of Oldham

The Department for Transport will continue to have lead policy responsibility for the UK Government on all European rail policy matters, including railway safety regulation. It will continue to exercise that function in close consultation with other government departments.