asked the Secretary of State for Transport what inquiries he has made concerning the death of four British Rail staff at the Severn tunnel junction; and if he will make a statement.

In the early hours of Monday 11 February a gang of six permanent way men were clearing snow from the points at Severn tunnel junction when they were run down by a train. Regrettably, four of the men, including the man in charge, were killed. The Railway Inspectorate is currently investigating the accident under the powers of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act.