§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what statutory responsibilities he has for the environmental impact of the activities of Railtrack. [40107]
§ Mr. WattsRailtrack has, as required under the terms of its network licence, provided the Rail Regulator with a statement of its policy for protecting the environment from the effects of its licensed activities, together with operational objectives and management arrangements for giving effect to the policy. The policy, operational objectives and management arrangements are subject to review as appropriate.
§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he last received a report on the consultative mechanisms utilised by Railtrack in furtherance of its statutory powers. [40111]
§ Mr. WattsRailtrack's network licence requires it to comply with arrangements involving consultative committees. Oversight of these arrangements is the responsibility of the Rail Regulator.
§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to review the definition of track maintenance in relation to the activities of Railtrack. [40112]