HC Deb 21 May 1998 vol 312 c445W
Ms Ward

To 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. Strang

I 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.