HC Deb 17 March 1994 vol 239 c794W
Mr. Trotter

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what legislative steps the Government intend to take in connection with the jurisdiction of the transport police.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what change will take place on Railtrack's vesting day to powers of pursuit or arrest by the British transport police constables;

(2) what change to powers of pursuit or arrest will be experienced by British transport police constables on the vesting day of any rail franchise;

(3) what plans he has to introduce legislation relating to the powers of the British transport police; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he now intends to take to protect the powers and scope of jurisdiction of the British transport police after 1 April.

Mr. Freeman

The Government will introduce at the earliest possible opportunity a short Bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the British Transport police following discussions with British Rail and the chief constable.