Member

Although there is strong dialogue between the Heritage Railway Association and the regulators, let me be clear to your Lordships’ House that the Office of Rail and Road and the Health and Safety Executive remain willing to support the Heritage Railway Association and help heritage railway operators fully understand the risk assessment process and what activities are suitable for young people. I reiterate that I believe this is the best way to resolve the matter before trying to unravel the complex and long-standing legislation. Our position remains fully in support of volunteering on heritage railways and of growing the sector, but we are respectfully of the view that this amendment is not necessary—so I ask the noble Lord to withdraw Amendment 126.