§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what reports he has received from the Chief Inspector of Railways concerning proposals to extend one person operation to deep-tube railways in London.
§ Mr. David MitchellLondon Underground Ltd. has developed plans for the extension of one-person operation to their deep-tube railways. These plans have been shown and demonstrated to the Railway Inspectorate, which is satisfied that they will provide a proper level of safety. The Secretary of State is not required to approve formally the method of operation of London Underground's trains; this is a matter for the railways' management which is responsible for the safe day-to-day operation of its railways.