MR. PHILIPPS (Lanarkshire, Mid)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade what further action he has taken, or can take, concerning the pro- 264 posed level crossing on the New Mill Road, near Hamilton; whether it has been brought to his notice that the proposed crossing, being on an incline, is specially dangerous; and, whether the Road Trustees are prepared to reconsider their action in the matter?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Sir MICHAEL HICKS BEACH,) Bristol, W.I have again communicated with the Road Trustees, but they have shown no inclination to reconsider their decision. The railway, not being authorized by Parliament or opened for passenger traffic, the Board of Trade have no power to interfere. The responsibility must rest entirely with the Road Trustees.
MR. PHILIPPSWill the right hon. Gentleman undertake to introduce legislation to render it impossible for the Road Trustees to cross a railway by a level crossing?
§ SIR M. HICKS BEACHNo, Sir; I do not think it is desirable for the Board of Trade to introduce legislation in such a matter.