Mr. HargreavesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what advice his Department gives regarding the carriage of passengers in the driver's cab of a moving train; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe carriage of unescorted passengers in the driving cabs of trains is prohibited under the British Railways Board's own rules. My Department fully endorses this policy.
Mr. HargreavesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to how widespread is the carrying of passengers in the driving cab of a moving train; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellCarrying of passengers in driving cabs of trains is known to occur on rare occasions. The British Railways Board takes appropriate action on these.