HC Deb 23 November 1992 vol 214 c525W
21. Mr. Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what success British Rail has had in dealing with the autumn leaf fall on to rail lines.

Mr. Freeman

British Rail has implemented a range of measures to deal with the perennial leaf problem. These have included the spreading of sandite paste on the track at noted trouble spots, special driver training, and the management of lineside vegetation. I believe that these measures have helped to minimise delays.