HC Deb 30 January 1998 vol 305 cc446-7W
Mr. Hancook

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what research he has commissioned into the safety of the slam-door trains operated by South West Trains. [26057]

Ms Glenda Jackson

I am aware that the Health and Safety Executive has commissioned research into the possibility of modifying Mark 1 rolling stock to improve its crashworthiness.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from the Health and Safety Executive concerning the safety and reliability of the slam-door trains operated by South West Trains. [26056]

Ms Glenda Jackson

I am aware that the Health and Safety Commission and its Executive are currently considering the future of Mark 1 rolling stock, including the slam-door trains operated by South West Trains.