§ Mr. HigginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to expedite the compensation due from British Rail to the widow of one of the constituents of the right hon. Member for Worthing whose husband was killed in the Clapham train crash; and if he will raise the matter when he next has a discussion with British Rail.
§ Mr. FreemanCompensation is a matter for British Rail and ultimately the courts. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State has no powers to intervene in 445W individual cases, but will certainly discuss the general progress of claims when he next meets the chairman of British Rail.