The Humble Petition of Revd Alex Russell, Vicar of Pennington,
Sheweth that a great injustice has been done by the dismissal of Ian Faletto Stationmaster at Lymington.
Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Honourable House calls upon the Government to request that South West Trains reconsider their decision in the light of his many years of exemplary service to the public
And your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.—[Presented by Mr Desmond Swayne, Official Report, 5 July 2011; Vol. 530, c. 1480.]
[P000928]
Observations from the Secretary of State for Transport:
South West Trains has confirmed to the Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for rail performance and to officials that, following a full and thorough investigation, a South West Trains employee was dismissed for a serious breach of safety. This decision was also upheld at an appeal hearing. The information surrounding this dismissal is confidential and South West Trains is unable to discuss detailed matters involving specific individuals. This matter is entirely for South West Trains to manage and it would be inappropriate for the Secretary of State for Transport to intervene in such employment matters.