§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what action he plans to take to strengthen the regulatory framework for the railways. [1151]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe have made it clear that the regulation of the rail industry, and the sanctions available to the regulators, need to be strengthened. We have started a thorough review of rail regulation to identify exactly what improvements need to be made.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to amend the general authority given to the Rail regulator. [1134]
§ Ms JacksonAt present I have no plans to amend the general authority. We are currently conducting a thorough review of rail regulation to identify exactly what improvements need to be made.