§ Ms WardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the HSC will make proposals on Mark 1 rolling stock and on train protection. [43439]
§ Dr. StrangI am pleased that the Commission has today launched a consultative document proposing regulations on the installation of train protection systems (to all trains and at key signals) and on Mark 1 rolling stock. Copies of the consultative document have been placed in the Library. Rail is already one of the safest forms of transport but I welcome the Commission's proposals for making the network even safer.