§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the ORR with regard to enforcement orders following breaches of the network licence; and if he will make a statement. [66605]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 2 July 2002]The Regulator has made no such representations. The Regulator has identified a number of areas where Railtrack is currently not complying with the requirements of Condition 7 of its Network Licence. These are detailed in his statement published on 27 June 2002 on the proposed acquisition of Railtrack PLC by Network Rail Limited. The statement explains what regulatory action is being taken in respect of each area of non-compliance and sets out the Regulator's expected approach to the regulation of Network Rail.