§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What qualifications and experience the chairman, deputy chairman, chief executive and deputy chief 39WA executive of Network Rail have in respect of infrastructure maintenance; railway operation and safety; and the duties and management of railway staff; and on what basis Ministers made the recent appointments. [HL5785]
§ The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)The recent appointments to the Network Rail Board were made by that company, not by Ministers. A copy of the Network Rail press release, which outlines the past work experience and expertise of each of the board members, has been placed in the Library of the House.