§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the accident to the night Aberdonian sleeper train on 22 May.
§ Mr. FowlerAt about 0055 on 22 May 1980 the diesel locomotive hauling the 21.25 Aberdeen to King's Cross sleeping-car train struck a piece of rail that had been placed on the track near Preston-pans. As a result nine out of the 10 sleeping cars were derailed. Six of the 150 passengers sustained slight injuries but only one, suffering from shock, was taken to hospital and detained. Vandalism was suspected and a man has been detained and a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. In these circumstances I do not intend to order a public inquiry.