§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 22 May,Official Report, column 152, if he will call for a report from the chairman of London Underground Ltd. into the death of Mr. 563W Raymond Knight and the implications for public safety of one-person-operated underground trains; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanAt the recent inquest into Mr. Knight's death, Her Majesty's coroner recorded a unanimous verdict of accidental death and that he intended to send a report to the railway inspectorate. The report has not yet been received but when it is, I will consider any recommendations that may be made. I will also write to the hon. Member.