§ 33. Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that on the 5.45 p.m. train from King's Cross to Hull, on 17th June, the communication cord was pulled by a passenger but it failed to operate; and, in the interest of public safety, what steps his Department takes to secure inspection and adequate working of communication cords in trains throughout the country?
§ Mr. PYBUSI understand from the railway company that on the occasion to which my hon. Friend refers the communication cord was, according to their information, pulled by a passenger who had previously intimated to the company's staff his intention of pulling it in order to secure that the train should stop at a station at which it was not scheduled to stop, and that in these circumstances the signal was disregarded. In the circumstances I do not propose to take any action.
§ Mr. HUTCHISONWill the hon. Gentleman reply to the second part of the question, which is to know what action the Department takes to ensure the safety of passengers?