§ 48. Mr. RANKINasked the Minister of Transport whether there are any level crossings on the roads which he is to take over as national trunk roads; and whether he can give an assurance that he will eliminate the level crossings on these roads as soon as he has the power to do so?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on this matter on 19th November, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Mr. LOUIS SMITHDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that before expenditure is undertaken on the widening of roads, the abolition of level crossings in the country should have consideration?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAFor some time past we have been encouraging the elimination of level crossings by offering special grants of 75 per cent. of the cost.