HC Deb 30 June 1972 vol 839 c433W
Mr. George Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the time taken in publishing the result of the inquiry into the rail accident at Morpeth, Northumberland, on 7th May, 1969; whether he can now state when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peyton

Yes. As a result of his inquiry into this derailment, the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways requested the Railways Board to install special warning arrangements on high speed lines to give drivers early warning on the approach to heavy speed restrictions. Agreeing the details of the arrangements and identifying the precise locations where they would be required has taken a considerable time. The report will be published before the end of the year.