§ Mr. Allasonasked the Minister of Transport, when he estimates he will receive the report of the inquiry into the fire which occurred in a diesel two-car unit at Sandridge on 12th June; and when he expects to publish it.
§ Mr. MarshI cannot forecast when I will receive this Report. The inquiry will be opened on Tuesday, 2nd July, the completion of the Inspecting Officer's investigations is, however, likely to take a considerable time.
§ Mr. Allasonasked the Minister of Transport what modifications were made to diesel cars on British Railways as a result of the recommendations made by the inspecting officer of the inquiry into the fire which occurred in a diesel car on the Luton—St. Pancras line in October, 1964.
§ Mr. MarshNo specific recommendations were made by the Inspecting Officer in his Report on the fire that occurred on a diesel multiple-unit train on 10th October, 1964, at Wilhamstead near Bedford. The fire was caused by mechanical damage arising from the failure of a shaft which was presumed to have been accidentally dented during installation.