§ 34. Mr. C. DUNCANasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to a dangerous railway crossing at Farcett, near Peterborough, where recently a motor cyclist was killed; whether he is aware that over 600 workmen and from 30 to 40 vehicles use this crossing daily although no provision is made by the railway company for the supervision of the crossing; that the coroner's jury recommended that, in view of the large number of workmen and vehicles using the crossing, some precautions should be taken to prevent such accidents occurring again and further recommended that a gateman should he provided or a bridge or subway should be 851 built; and whether he will make inquiry into the matter and take such action as will eliminate a repetition of such accidents in the future?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have been notified of a fatal accident that occurred on 3rd May to a motor cyclist at the level crossing to which the hon. Member appears to refer, and my attention has been called to the verdict at the inquest. I am awaiting further information and cannot yet say what action, if any, I may be able to take.