HC Deb 13 April 1989 vol 150 cc644-5W
83. Mr. O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to improve safety of the citizens on public transport; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

In general, safety standards on public transport are already high; but they must be kept under regular review and steps taken to rectify problems revealed by the investigations into recent accidents. I am taking steps to strengthen the role of the railway inspectorate.