§ MAJOR RASCHI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the accident at the level crossing at Tilbury, Essex, on Friday last; if he is aware that numerous fatal accidents have occurred at this crossing; and whether he will urge upon the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway the necessity of taking more effectual measures to insure the safety of the public at this point?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (MR. MUNDELLA,) Sheffield, BrightsideMy attention has been called to the accident referred to by the hon. and gallant Member, and I believe it is not the first that has occurred at that place. The Company inform the Board of Trade that they have long been anxious to get rid of the crossing, and took special powers in their Act of 1891 to do so. Some difficulty has arisen, partly from the opposition of certain owners and occupiers in the district, and partly from the fact that a portion of the land required to carry out the improve merits is the subject of litigation. The Company state, however, that they are taking steps which they hope will enable them shortly to carry out the works.