§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Transport what factors he took into account in deciding not to order a public inquiry into the recent railway accident in Barnetby, South Humberside.
§ Mr. David MitchellThere was no loss of life or injury; the situation created by the derailment was quickly and correctly contained by the emergency services and British Railways; there was confidence that the cause of the accident could be established; and that local people could have full information about the accident and about measures to prevent a recurrence by means other than a full public inquiry.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Transport what factors he took into account in deciding to order a public inquiry into the recent railway accident in Derbyshire.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe accident on 9 March at Chinley in Derbyshire was attended by loss of life and serious injury. There have been other accidents involving passenger trains in the area during recent years. In the circumstances, and in view of early information available to the Railway Inspectorate as to the possible cause of this latest accident, a public inquiry was deemed appropriate and necessary.