§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will request the British Railways Board to ensure that the future withdrawal of older but proven passenger coaching stock from service, other than for reasons of safety, will not prejudice the running of timetabled services to maximum passenger capacity.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Government have set British Rail standards which cover overcrowding. It is for British Rail to decide how best to meet the quality standards most cost effectively.