§ 34. Brigadier-General NATIONasked the Minister of Transport whether he proposes to ask local authorities to submit schemes for the abolition of level crossings; and, if so, whether any financial grants will be made towards the cost of the work?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, Sir. I have reminded highway authorities that I am prepared to entertain applications for grants up to 75 per cent. of the net cost falling upon them of constructing bridges in lieu of level crossings.
§ Sir A. M. SAMUELWill the Minister of Transport consider making it a condition of the Treasury guarantee that, where there are level crossings on existing railway routes which are to be electrified, they shall be abolished?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI would like an opportunity to consider that question when I have read it.