HC Deb 08 March 1972 vol 832 cc318-9W
54. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, due to claims for increased railwaymen's pay in excess of 8 per cent., what steps he is taking to prevent overloading of passenger trains due to curtailment of services arising from go-slows, strikes, and other industrial action prejudicial to rail services safety, and to prevent rail disruption, especially of commuter services in London similar to disruption and safety hazards arising from the miners' strike.

Mr. Peyton

These are management matters primarily for the Railways Board, which has the statutory duty to operate rail services with due regard to safety.