§ 51. Mr. MAITLAND (for Sir W. SUGDEN)asked the Minister of Transport if he will state what method he adopts to deal with local authorities who, by reason of their highway powers, must keep the roads in safe condition, and who in many cases refuse to alter the crown of the road even when fatal accidents have resulted thereby?
§ Mr. PYBUSNo case of this kind has been brought to my notice, but if my hon. and gallant Friend will inform me of the instances he has in mind I will cause inquiries to be made.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the hon. Gentleman aware that in Scotland local authorities are liable in damages if they have roads in an unsafe condition? Should not the law of England be made the same as that of Scotland?