§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the passenger train involved in the Watford train crash of 8 August was equipped with automatic train protection; and if the protection was operating at the time of the crash. [1873]
§ Mr. WattsI am advised by the Health and Safety Executive that neither train involved in the accident near Watford on 8 August was fitted with automatic train protection.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he will publish the accident report into the Watford rail crash of 8 August. [1868]
§ Mr. WattsThe Health and Safety Executive's railway inspectorate is continuing its independent investigation into the cause of the collision. A report of the findings will be published by HSE when its inquiries are complete.