Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the maximum number of people allowed (a) on each platform and (b) in each station is for each station on the Northern Line, as determined by health and safety limits. (Holding answer 8 July 2002).

Answer: Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the maximum number of people allowed (a) on each platform and (b) in each station is for each station on the Northern Line, as determined by health and safety limits. [67715] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 8 July 2002]: London Underground inform me that there is no formal limit on the number of customers allowed on each platform. They monitor closely the numbers of customers in stations and on platforms and take appropriate action to ensure their safety.

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