§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received British Rail's report on automatic train protection; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanSir Bob Reid has sent my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State a report setting out the results of the BR's work evaluating the technical trials, costs and benefits of ATP systems. No decisions have yet been taken on implementation. My right hon. Friend has asked the Health and Safety Commission and Railtrack for their views on the report. The HSC's advice is expected in the autumn.
The report's findings will be made available by Railtrack in the next few weeks. Copies of the report will be placed in the Library of the House.