Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to meet with his Indian counterpart to discuss how British industry can assist India in modernising its railways.

The train crash in the Indian state of Odisha on 2 June was a tragic accident. As the Transport Secretary has conveyed to his Indian counterpart, the UK Government sends its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted. His Majesty's Government recognises that the crash, and overall management of the Indian railway system, are internal matters for India, but we will respond to any requests from the Government of India for assistance.