§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many personnel in the employ of British Railways were assaulted during the course of their employment in the year 1971; how this compares with previous years; and if he will give a general direction to the Railways Board to deal with the problem.
§ Mr. Peyton261 employees of British Railways were assaulted on duty in 1971, compared with 197 in 1970. Information for earlier years is not available. A general direction would be inappropriate.