§ Joan RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the progress of his Safer Stations Policy in London. [92402]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Department's Secure Stations Scheme was launched in April 1998. The Scheme encourages rail operators to improve security for both passengers and staff at all overground and underground stations policed by the British Transport Police.
There are currently eight stations in London which have been accredited under the Scheme. We are continuing to work with station operators to make further progress with the Scheme.