Progress on Tube fire safety regime

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A joint statement by the Government and trade unions said that "fruitful discussions" have been taking place to find a balance between a fire safety order and regulations brought in in the wake of the 1987 fire.

Fire minister Parmjit Dhanda said: "The 20th anniversary of the tragic King's Cross fire provides a timely reminder of the crucial importance of fire safety."

He continued: "It is important to keep legislation under review to ensure it affords the highest levels of protection for the travelling public. The Government is committed to working with all stakeholders to achieve this goal."

Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union said: "The discussions have been highly productive and positive and I am confident we can reach a balance that maintains rigorous fire protection.

"As we pause to pay our respects to those who lost their lives and suffered injury and trauma at King's Cross it is timely to remind ourselves that we must use the lessons of the past to ensure the best possible fire safety in the future."

Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union added: "We are working to ensure the best possible protection in the event of emergency incidents. The public need to be confident we will get this right."