Commander Galbraithasked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement as to the cause of the fire which occurred in the 11.15 a.m. train from Birmingham to Glasgow on 8th June resulting in the loss of the lives 112W of five passengers; and what action, if any, he considers possible to prevent a recurrence of such an accident.
§ Mr. BarnesAn inquiry into this accident is being held by an inspecting officer of railways, and until his report if received I am not in a position to make any statement. I would, however, like to express my deep sympathy with the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives in this accident.