HC Deb 16 February 1939 vol 343 cc1929-30W
Mr. Bull

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will state the amount of money which has been paid from the Road Fund in the last five years towards the cost of eliminating or avoiding level crossings, especially in the crowded industrial districts; how many level crossings still remain in the county of Middlesex; and whether he can expedite their removal in the interests of smoother traffic working?

Mr. Burgin

Since the 1st April, 1934, grants totalling £1,147,555 have been made towards the cost of eliminating or avoiding 33 level crossings. There are 24 level crossings remaining in Middlesex, five being on classified roads. The county council are aware that grants of 75 per cent. of the approved costs are available for the elimination of level crossings on roads of definite traffic value and I have no reason to suppose that they do not recognise the importance of the matter.