§ Mr. McGovernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of serious accidents to children who fall on spiked railings; and whether he will take steps to have all spiked railings removed from working-class properties?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware of the large number of accidents of this kind which have occurred in the city of Glasgow. As the hon. Member is aware, the erection of spiked railings in or between back courts in Glasgow has been prohibited since 1922 and under a Provisional Order confirmed by Parliament in July last, this prohibition is extended to apply to existing railings after four years. On the information before me I am not satisfied that general legislation on the subject is desirable.