§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the practice of the British Transport police in prosecuting(a) children,(b) young persons,(c) adults and (d) hunts who trespass on or cause damage to British Rail property.
§ Mr. Portillo[holding answer, 14 December 1988] : The hon. Member should aproach the British Transport police for this information.
§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce legislation requiring the British Transport police to take legal action against members and officials of hunts who may endanger lives by trespassing on railway lines.
§ Mr. Portillo[holding answer, 14 December 1988]Decisions on prosecutions are matters for the police and the prosecuting authorities.