§ 45. Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals he has for meeting the Rail Regulator to discuss penalties for non-delivery of services. [491]
§ 50. Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the powers of the Rail Regulator. [496]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI have already met the Rail Regulator and made clear our view that the regulation of the rail industry, and the sanctions available to the regulator and the Franchising Director, need to be strengthened.
We are conducting a thorough review of rail regulation to identify exactly what improvements need to be made.