HC Deb 05 July 1972 vol 840 c147W
Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give a general direction to British Railways, in interests of railway safety, to expedite revision and modernisation of the rule book.

Mr. Peyton

A revised and modernised rule book is to be introduced on 1st October next by the Board, which has consulted the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways on safety matters.