Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport what general directions she has given to British Railways on the question of safety track maintenance following the inquiry into the Hither Green disaster; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe safety of railway operations is a statutory responsibility of the Railways Board, and a general direction is neither necessary nor appropriate. The Chief Inspecting Officer's report on the Hither Green accident will however cover the question of track maintenance.