§ MR. BELLI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he proposes at an early date to issue a rule requiring the use of brake vans behind trains running between Penarth Junction and Penarth Dock on the Taff Vale Railway.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, CentralThe hon. Member's Question appears to be based on a misapprehension. A rule already exists requiring brake vans or other suitable vehicles to be provided on all trains working upon running lines beyond station limits. The Taff Vale Railway Company have applied for an exemption from this Rule for portions of their line, including the section mentioned by the hon. Member, and the Railway and Canal Commissioners to whom the application was referred have held that the company is entitled to some exemption. A draft Rule giving effect to the views of the Commissioners is being prepared and will shortly be published.