HC Deb 23 July 1937 vol 326 cc2586-7W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can state the number of accidents on, and at, level crossings during 1936, and the number up to the last convenient date in 1937?

Mr. Burgin

The figures for 1936 are set out in full on page 15 of the Annual Report on Railway Accidents which was recently presented to Parliament. The figures for the first six months of 1937 can be given only provisionally and are as follow:

that some of the tenants are having to spend much time in driving water from a neighbouring estate both for stock and household purposes, involving them in great loss at harvest and other times; that officials of the Department of Agriculture have visited the property on several occasions but that no remedial steps have been taken; and whether he can now undertake immediately to remedy this deficiency?

Mr. Elliot

I am aware of the circumstances to which the hon. Member refers. The machinery in question gave satisfaction after installation in 1928 but, largely owing to the difficulty of keeping it in repair, it is not now pumping to its full capacity; also it has been found that blanketing of the windmill occurs in certain winds to an extent which makes it necessary to effect an improvement. The matter has been receiving the close attention of the Department of Agriculture and it is hoped that it may be possible to utilise a further source of supply from an adjoining estate for the augmentation of the existing water supply at Cairnorchies.