§ SIR WALTER FOSTER (Derbyshire, Ilkeston)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the inquests held on two children killed within a few days of each other at level crossings on the Midland Railway at Ilkeston; whether he is aware that in one case the jury added a rider to their verdict recommending the railway company to provide means for having the gates automatically fastened when trains were near; and whether he will take steps to ensure the better protection of the public at these level crossings?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADEMy attention has been called to these cases, and although the Board of Trade have no power to compel the company to take action, I shall be happy to communicate with the Midland Railway Company and see what can be done.