HC Deb 31 January 1994 vol 236 c506W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the Seymour inquiry report on the Severn tunnel accident was concluded; what is the reason for the delay in publishing the Seymour inquiry report on the Severn tunnel accident: and when the inspector who conducted the Seymour inquiry retired.

Mr. Freeman

I understand from the Health and Safety Executive's HM railway inspector that the inquiry into the Severn tunnel accident is now concluded and the report should be published by March.

Mr. Seymour held two separate public hearings. This was due to the amount of evidence given and the need to hear winesses that were not available for the first session. He was not able to complete his investigations because of the reluctance of a key witness to give evidence.

Mr. Seymour retired in February 1993. However, he agreed to complete his inquiry on a consultancy basis.