§ 23. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents occurred to vehicles at level crossings during each of the last three years; and whether action has been taken at such level crossings to reduce the danger of accidents.
§ Mr. BarnesThe numbers of collisions with road vehicles or gates at railway level crossings in 1946, 1947 and 1948 were 157, 215 and 212, respectively. Preventive action is taken wherever practicable to reduce the likelihood of such accidents.
§ Mr. Skeffington-LodgeWill my right hon. Friend give his attention to the possibility of providing some system of lights on the lines of those we have on our roads, so that some of these accidents can be avoided?
§ Mr. BarnesThe problem of these crossings is being examined continually, but it is a difficult issue.