HC Deb 27 October 1988 vol 139 cc414-5W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the last date before the fire at King's Cross underground station in November 1987 on which the railway inspectorate inspected any part of King's Cross underground station.

Mr. Portillo

[holding answer 26 October 1988]: The Victoria line escalator machine room at King's Cross LUL station was inspected on 24 March 1987.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the alterations in progress at King's Cross underground station booking hall in November 1987 had been inspected by the railway inspectorate.

Mr. Portillo

[holding answer 26 October 1988]: No.