§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the rail regulator's statutory powers under the Railways Act 1993 come into force.
§ Mr. FreemanSection 1 of and schedule 1 to the Railways Act 1993, which provide for the appointment of the Rail Regulator and for remuneration, staff and other procedural matters arising from his appointment, came into force on the passing of the Act on 5 November 1993. The remaining statutory powers of the regulator are expected to come into force at the beginning of April 1994 when the main provisions of the Railways Act are due to be commenced.