§ Mr. R. Gibson(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Transport whether he has any statement to make regarding the collision between two express trains from Scotland early yesterday morning near Crewe?
Captain HudsonI understand from the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company that at 4.20 a.m. yesterday the 8.30 p.m. train from Perth to London collided at Crewe with the rear of the 10.30 p.m. train from Glasgow to London. There was a dense fcg at the time. I regret to state that 13 passengers, a guard, a sleeping car attendant and a fireman were injured. The only serious injury was to the guard. My right hon. Friend has appointed one of his inspecting officers to hold an inquiry.
§ Mr. GibsonI thank the Parliamentary Secretary for his answer, and I am sure we are all glad to know that there was little serious injury. We know the excellent record of our railways for safe travelling. I am sure the Ministry could have no better motto than this: "To make our roads as safe as our railways."