HL Deb 18 March 2004 vol 659 c71WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who will be the next International Rail Regulator and what will his powers be, particularly in relation to European Directives 2001/12 and 2001/14. [HL1876]

Lord Davies of Oldham

Chris Bolt, the chairman designate of the Office of the Rail Regulator, will also be appointed to be the International Rail Regulator. The future of the International Rail Regulator, including the powers, is currently being reviewed in the light of the requirements of Directives 91/440 (amended by 2001/12) and 2001/14.