§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what procedures his Department has in place to ensure that the research undertaken by British Rail on the effects of driver fatigue will be disseminated to all rail operating companies. [2657]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonBritish Rail's report into this research was disseminated to the Train Operating Companies (TOCs) within its ownership at the time of the report's production, and to Railtrack Plc, who undertook to disseminate the relevant findings of the report to the other TOCs.
In carrying out its function of monitoring compliance with safety regulations, the Health and Safety Executive's Railway Inspectorate will take account of this report's safety recommendations.