§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list those train operating companies inspected by Transec to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations; [1510]
(2) if he will list the number of covert inspections undertaken by Transec on each mainline London railway station for each of the last three years. [1507]
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§ Mr. WattsRailtrack oversees the security system for the national railway network, with the close involvement of the British Transport police. This system is mandatory on all train operating companies through their operating licences. Transec has not so far carried out any security inspections of train operating companies or of Railtrack.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list for each of the last three years the number of covert inspections undertaken by Transec staff on(a) the Port of Dover and (b) the channel tunnel. [1434]
§ Mr. WattsMost inspections are unannounced but cannot in their nature be covert. All tests are covert. Transec staff also observe operations on other occasions, including when they are undertaking security audits.
The number of tests and inspections carried out on port operations at Dover, excluding tests and inspections of shipping companies using the port, were:
- 1993–94: 10
- 1994–95: 15
- 1995–96: 11.
The number of tests and inspections in relation to all channel tunnel services were:
- 1993–94: None
- 1994–95: 126
- 1995–96: 293.