§ 1987. Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total number of train accidents caused by technical defects in 1989; and what was the comparable number for(a) 1979, (b) 1983 and (c)
§ Mr. PortilloThe number of train accidents caused by technical defects in 1989 is not yet available. For 1979, 1983 and 1987 the numbers were respectively 244, 276 and 268.