HC Deb 08 July 1988 vol 136 cc795-6W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the fire at Balham underground station on Monday 4 July.

Mr. David Mitchell

At 18.12 on Monday 4 July 1988 smoke was reported in the northbound tunnel of the Northern line between Balham and Clapham. The tunnel was inspected by the station manager and the fire brigade, but the cause of the smoke could not be determined. Services were delayed for a maximum of 23 minutes.