HC Deb 27 July 1938 vol 338 cc3105-6
75. Wing-Commander James

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that at an inquest at Mitcham on 16th July, on a child electrocuted on the Southern Railway, the jury added to their verdict that they considered the company should take steps to make it impossible for any young child to get on to the line; and will he take action in the matter?

Mr. Burgin

I am aware of the jury's rider. I am informed by the Southern Railway Company that there was unclimable fencing five feet high at this place and that the child crawled through a hole which had been made in the ground under it. The company are providing concrete filling which should prevent children from going on to the line at this spot in future.

Wing-Commander James

Is my right hon. Friend aware that since I put this question down a horse has been electrocuted at Lewisham, and, having regard to the slaughter of wild life and of cats

and dogs which takes place, will he take steps to have the lines themselves guarded?