§ *MR. J. HOWARD (Middlesex, Tottenham)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he has seen the report of the inquest on Walter Calvert, who was killed on 3rd February last when passing over the level crossing at Park Station, Tottenham, and also the finding of the jury that the footbridge should be altered so that it could be reached from the platforms instead of from outside the station; whether he has received a Petition, numerously signed by residents in the neighbourhood, asking the assistance of the Board of Trade to insure the safety of the public; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ MR. RITCHIEYes, Sir; I have seen the report of the inquest, and also received the Petition referred to. I propose to communicate with the Company, and ask them whether they can alter the footbridge, so that it can be reached from the platforms; but the Board cannot make any order to that effect. I gather from the report of the inquest that the unfortunate man crossed the line, although there are notices in the station cautioning people not to do so.