§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidelines are currently provided by his Department to transport planners and providers concerning the provision of public transport which is safer for women passengers.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleNo such guidelines have been issued. However, the Department co-sponsored the passenger guidance leaflet published by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, "Travel Safely by Public Transport". The Department's working group on violence to road passenger transport staff has recommended, among other things, that bus operators install radios and video cameras in their vehicles to protect employees. These measures also help all passengers to travel more safely.