§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Prime Minister in what grade Ms Jill Rutter is employed as a civil servant; and what are her responsibilities.
§ The Prime MinisterMs Rutter is a grade 5 civil servant, seconded to the policy unit from Her Majesty's Treasury. Her responsibilities cover transport, among a range of other issues.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Prime Minister in what capacity Ms Jill Rutter attended a meeting of the Railtrack board on 17 June; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMs Rutter has never attended a Railtrack board meeting. On Friday 17 June, she attended a meeting of officials at the Department of Transport, at the invitation of Department of Transport officials, part of which was attended by some Railtrack employees.