HC Deb 03 November 1937 vol 328 cc928-9W
Brigadier-General Brown

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that fatal accidents to children have continued to occur from contact with the live rail on the Southern Railway system; and what steps has he taken to ensure adequate protection by the railway authorities against this danger that they are introducing into the countryside?

Mr. Burgin

I have been in communication with the Southern Railway Company about the recent cases of electrocution among children through contact with the live rail, and following is a full statement of the steps which the company propose to take to give additional protection against this danger.