HC Deb 11 September 1893 vol 17 cc822-3
MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S.E.)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade how many fatal accidents have occurred at the Manor Way Level Crossing, Tilbury, since the docks were opened?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA,) Sheffield, Brightside

I regret to say that four persons have been killed at this crossing since the opening of the docks in 1886. As I stated last week, powers have been taken by the Company to abolish this crossing, and I have directed an Inspector to visit the spot and confer with the Company as to the precautions to be taken until the work has been executed.

COLONEL LOCKWOOD (Essex, Epping)

Have the Board of Trade no power to compel the Railway Company to take more effective precautionary measures?

MR. MUNDELLA

No, Sir; the Board of Trade have no power in this case.