HC Deb 01 November 1906 vol 163 c1330
MR. HUDSON (Newcastle-on-Tyne)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade upon what rule or regulation, either of the railway company or of the Board of Trade, the inspector charged upon the guard in the Salisbury disaster the duty and responsibility for stopping the train when running at excessive speed.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE,) Carnarvon Boroughs

The rule applicable would appear to be number 177 (b) of the Railway Company's Rules and Regulations.