HC Deb 05 February 1998 vol 305 c724W
Mr. Caplin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the impact on punctuality of the delay caused by the recent trespass incident on the Paddock Wood to Tonbridge line by the West Kent Hunt. [26767]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Railtrack have advised me that the railway line was blocked for 41 minutes on the 20 January 1998. Three scheduled services were cancelled and there was a total train delay of 603 minutes.

Mr. Caplin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will publish the report by the British Transport Police on incidents of trespass on the Paddock Wood to Tonbridge railway lines. [26766]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The British Transport Police have not produced a report on incidents of trespass on this line.

Mr. Caplin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received on an incident of trespass by the West Kent Hunt on the railway line between Paddock Wood and Tonbridge; and if he will make a statement. [26769]

Ms Glenda Jackson

I have received no representations concerning this incident. Inquiries by the British Transport Police have revealed that only the dogs went onto the track. Huntsmen did not enter the track until they were instructed by rail staff to remove the carcases.

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