HC Deb 23 November 1936 vol 318 cc44-5W
Sir M. MANNINGHAM - BULLER

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the fatal accident to motorists on a railway level-crossing near Bridlington on 15th November; and whether he will take steps to have such level-crossings which are not operated or controlled by signalmen bridged?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

An inquiry into the circumstances of this accident is being held to-day by one of the officers of the Ministry and I am awaiting the report of the inquiry.

Mr. WINDSOR

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will have inquiries made into the causes of a fatal accident which occurred at Harpham level-crossing on Sunday, 15th November, which resulted in the deaths of two persons; and, seeing that the Harpham level-crossing is not controlled by a cabin signal, will he take steps to compel the railway company to provide the safeguards necessary for the safety of the public at this level-crossing?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I have directed an inquiry to be held into the circumstances of this accident, and I am awaiting the inspector's report.