§ Sir F. MEYERasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been 1956W drawn to the fact that smoking is now permitted in the lifts of the underground railways of London; and whether, as this permission will increase the danger of fire in the lifts and, consequently, of panic, especially in view of the fact that lift attendants do not now in most cases accompany the passengers, he will say whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have seen statements in the Press to the effect that the restriction against smoking in these lifts has been withdrawn. I have no reason to think that this withdrawal would involve danger, but I am making some further inquiries in the matter.