Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to tackle the health hazards arising from overcrowded trains.

Answer: Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps the Government are taking to tackle the health hazards arising from overcrowded trains. [134183] Mr. McNulty: I have been asked to reply. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advise that there is no hard evidence about health hazards from overcrowded trains. HSE is a member of a steering group led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board which is beginning to look into the effects resulting from overcrowding on trains, and has an interest in similar Rail Passenger Council research.

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