§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received about the safety of the rail crossing at Rovie, Rogart, Sutherland; and what response he has made. [89088]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Secretary of State has recently received an application from Railtrack for an Order under the Level Crossing Act 1983 to authorise the most appropriate safety measures for the level crossing at Rovie. Railtrack has written to the Highland Council giving them two months to make any representations on Railtrack's proposals to the Secretary of State. My Department has also received a copy of a letter written by the Highland Councillor for the area to the Secretary of State for Scotland commenting on safety at this level crossing. In deciding the most appropriate safety measures for this crossing the Secretary of State will also take advice from the Health and Safety Executive.