§ 18. Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many personal and property injuries have been reported from automatic ticket barriers in the past six months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloNo major injuries were sustained by passengers using automatic ticket barriers, though 31 minor personal injuries were reported. I understand that there were 99 cases of damage to property.
§ 29. Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on automatic ticket barriers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloIn addition to five early-day motions, just over 100 representations have been received from Members of Parliament and members of the public since 1 January 1989.
§ 32. Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any proposals to ensure the 409W travelling public have a choice between using an automatic ticket barrier or presenting their ticket to a member of staff.
§ Mr. PortilloIt is a matter for the operator concerned. London Underground stations with automatic gates have a separate manually-operated gate, under the control of uniformed staff, for use by passengers with physical disabilities or who are laden with bulky shopping or with pushchairs or small children.