§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any inquiry has been held into the accident which took place on the line of the Belfast and County Down Railway near Conlig on 20th June at a level crossing; and whether, in view of the danger of this crossing, any steps will be taken to recommend some alteration with a view to greater safety?
Mr. BUXTONNo inquiry into the accident has been held by the Board of Trade, as the circumstances of the case were clear. The Board have been in communication with the railway company in regard to the possibility of improving the view of approaching trains to be obtained from the road adjoining the crossing, and the company have arranged for the removal of some of the earthwork of the cutting in which the crossing lies. The Board have also suggested to the Irish Government that the owners of a hedge bordering the road should be asked to cut it. The Board of Trade have no powers in regard to the crossing, which is an accommodation one.