HC Deb 17 July 2002 vol 389 c334W
Mr. Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many train operating companies have not implemented recommendation 69 of the Ladbroke Grove public inquiry report. [69868]

Mr. Jamieson

Recommendation 69 was thatthe provision on board of explanatory information about the emergency facilities of individual trains is endorsed".

The industry has reported to the Health and Safety Executive that currently four train operating companies (TOCs) have not fully implemented this recommendation. However, all TOCs will comply with recommendation 69 by September 2002.

Mr. Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he takes to verify that Lord Cullen's recommendations in the Ladbroke Grove public inquiry report have been implemented. [69867]

Mr. Jamieson

The Government have asked the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) to ensure that all recommendations are implemented. HSC published progress reports covering the six-month recommendations from Lord Cullen's 1 and 2 reports on 20 March and 23 May, respectively. In the autumn, HSC will publish a report that will cover progress on all 295 railway safety recommendations arising from the recent railway public inquiries.