§ 58. Captain Pilkingtonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he has yet reached a decision in regard to unlighted railway locomotives and wagons left on the highway at night at Poole Harbour.
§ Mr. MolsonI wrote to my hon. and gallant Friend on 9th March, 1956. The evidence indicates that the conditions referred to are not, in fact, resulting in accidents to road users.
§ Captain PilkingtonIs my hon. Friend aware that, while it is true that there have been no accidents so far, we do not want to wait until there is one? There is very strong local feeling that this is a very dangerous situation. Will my hon. Friend consider further representations if they are made to him?
§ Mr. MolsonWe really have looked into this matter. It is impossible for us to do anything without passing legislation upon the subject, and as there has been no accident since January, 1949, we do not think it necessary to take that action.