§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the fact that certain trains when drawing out of stations or approaching platforms run with the doors open, which may cause serious accidents to the public; and will he call the attention of the railway companies to the increasing danger of accidents so that further measures may be considered to safeguard the travelling public?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have been in communication with the Companies in this matter, but I am not aware that there is an increase in accidents caused by passengers on platforms being struck by open carriage doors. The hon. Member is no doubt aware that the Companies' by-laws provide for a penalty for the offence of opening a carriage door while the train is in motion.