HC Deb 19 October 1992 vol 212 c210W
Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the report of the inspector of railways on the accident at Walton-on-the-Naze in August 1987 will be published; when the inspector's inquiries were completed; when the report was completed; what are the reasons for the delay in publishing the report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

Although the inspector's inquiries were completed in 1988 it has not yet been possible to publish a report due to continuing pressure of work. His principal findings were published in theOfficial Report on 21 October 1991, col. 466, and he discussed them with British Rail shortly after the completion of his inquiries. BR have taken remedial action to prevent any recurrence.

I have asked the Health and Safety Commission to ensure publication of more detailed recommendations and conclusions by 31 December 1992.