HC Deb 04 November 1993 vol 231 cc336-7W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many people he expects Railtrack to employ; and in what occupations.

Mr. Freeman

Railtrack will be responsible for railway infrastructure, and for deciding how many employees it will need, and in what capacities, to fulfil that responsibility in the most efficient manner.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures Railtrack will be able to use in order to carry out its role of safety validation for train operators.

Mr. Freeman

Railtrack's safety validation role will be governed by the Health and Safety Commission's Railways (Safety Case) Regulations published in draft for consultation purposes in July 1993.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the resources in terms of staffing and money he expects Railtrack to need to carry out its role of safety validation for train operators.

Mr. Freeman

This is a matter for Railtrack. Railtrack will need to demonstrate in its safety case to the satisfaction of the Health and Safety Executive that sufficient staff and resources are available.