HC Deb 02 February 2000 vol 343 c615W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to remove control of overall safety regulation from Rai1track; and on what date he expects the new regime to be in place. [107861]

Mr. Hill

We are presently considering the main functions of Railtrack's Safety and Standards Directorate and where they are best located. The Health and Safety Executive is the sole regulator for railway safety and is involved in this work.