§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions his Department has had with Railtrack about(a) the maintenance of fencing, walls and hedges on its land and (b) the removal of litter and debris from such land; and if he will make a statement. [18437]
§ Mr. WattsMaintenance of boundaries is a matter for Railtrack and enforcement of the relevant statutory duties is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive. The Department has consulted Railtrack about proposals to transfer the litter duty which applied to the British Railways Board, to the relevant successor bodies, including Railtrack.