§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Transport how many cracked and broken rails were detected on the fast line between Orpington and London Bridge in the two weeks prior to the Hither Green disaster and the two weeks after it, respectively.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am told by the Railways Board that during the two weeks before the Hither Green accident five cracked rails and one broken rail were discovered on the Fast line between Orpington and London Bridge; in the two weeks following one cracked rail and no broken rails were discovered.