§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will ensure that existing investment and maintenance programmes planned by Railtrack will take place. [8391]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Administrator has been funded so as to permit him to continue work on Railtrack's projects. Contractors have been asked to continue normal working; and Railtrack in administration will continue to place orders and let contracts.
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§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what discussions he has held with financial institutions about the future investment needs of the rail industry since the decision to put Railtrack into administration. [8994]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy Department's advisers have held regular meetings with financial creditors and others.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he has discussed future funding of rail investment with Railtrack bondholders. [9003]
§ Mr. JamiesonFuture funding of the proposed company limited by guarantee has been discussed between my officials, my Department's advisers and the financial markets and we intend to continue to consult widely before detailed proposals are put to the Administrator.
§ Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what percentage of Railtrack's shareholders hold less than(a) 5,000 and (b) 1,000 shares. [8780]
§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what information he has on the number of railway employees who hold shares in Railtrack. [8945]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy Department does not hold such information.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what discussions he has held with the Credit Rating Agency in relation to Railtrack. [9001]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy right hon. Friend has held no such discussions.