62. Mrs. Adamsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that a number of persons have been killed from time to time on a level-crossing on the Southern Railway between Abbey Wood and Belvedere stations, there being no signal-box or responsible official on duty, the gates not being kept locked and there being no light at the crossing; how many persons have been killed in the last two years; and what steps it is proposed to take to remedy the matter?
Captain HudsonI understand that the hon. Member refers to the accommodation crossing known as Boarers Manorway. There have been two fatal accidents at this crossing during the past two years. As the road is private, my right hon. Friend has no powers in the matter, but he is communicating with the railway company and the local authority, and will let the hon. Member know the result.