§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the London Regional Passengers Committee about tunnels and their integrity, water pumps, signals and rolling stock and the effects of these factors on train speeds and thus on overall service; what recommendations the committee has made to him; and if he will publish this information.
§ Mr. NorrisThe LRPC regularly makes representations to me on a wide range of issues to do with passenger services on the underground. All the committee's proceedings and representations to the Department are in the public domain.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport which stations or sections of tunnel on London Underground do not meet the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive.
§ Mr. NorrisIt is for London Underground to ensure the safety of those who work on their railway or those—for example, passengers—who are affected by their work in accordance with the appropriate legislation. Her Majesty's railway inspectorate enforces health and safety on the underground and monitors to see that recommendations arising from its routine inspections are acted upon.