Schedule 6 - Convention on International Carriage by Rail

Part of Railways and Transport Safety Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:45 pm on 6 March 2003.

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Photo of Anne McIntosh Anne McIntosh Shadow Minister (Transport) 3:45, 6 March 2003

Before we leave the point on TSIs to which the hon. Member for Bath dragged us back, one hesitates to usurp the role of Government. Therefore, one would wish that the Minister would respond to the question. He said that European law sets the standards that apply, but who would decide? Would one have to apply to a UK court?

There was also mention of a tribunal. The Minister said that only a county court or the High Court would have jurisdiction. Which tribunal, if any, would have that authority? Who would decide what the applicable EU law was?