§ 25. Captain HEILGERSasked the Minister of Transport the number of fatal accidents caused by the climbing of electricity pylons during the last two years?
§ Mr. PYBUSDuring the last two years there have been reported to the Electricity Commissioners four fatal accidents caused by unauthorised persons climbing the supports of overhead lines.
§ Captain HEILGERSIn view of the fact that two or these fatal accidents occurred in my locality, may I ask the Minister if he will make representations to the Electricity Commissioners as to the necessity for providing wire round these electricity pylons?
§ Mr. PYBUSThe regulations issued by the Electricity Commissioners say, with regard to pylons:
Adequate provision shall also be made to prevent unauthorised climbing.
§ Captain HEILGERSis the Minister aware that I could take him to a place in my constituency and show him a pylon round which there is no wire whatever?
§ Mr. PYBUSIf my hon. and gallant Friend will do so, I shall be grateful, if opportunity and time can be made for such an outing.