HC Deb 06 May 1941 vol 371 c710W
Captain Plugge

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he can now make any statement as to the cause of the fatal fire on the London-Newcastle train in which six school boys lost their lives?

Colonel Llewellin

The official inquiry into this accident started yesterday. Until it is concluded, I am not in a position to make any statement. I am, however, sure that I am expressing the feelings of the House in conveying our sympathy to the relatives of the boys who so regret-ably lost their lives on this occasion.