HC Deb 23 April 1940 vol 360 c45W
Captain Plugge

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will consider appealing for the removal of redundant and ugly railings everywhere with the object of securing thereby a supply of scrap-iron?

Mr. Burgin

As I informed the hon. Member for Romford (Mr. Parker) on 18th March, the Iron and Steel Control have already suggested in various quarters that unnecessary railings should be disposed of for scrap. Useful results have been obtained and the matter is being actively pursued.

Captain Plugge

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will suggest to local authorities that mid-road railings of the kind now being employed on the Kingston by-pass should be taken up and used for scrap?

Captain Wallace

These railings are provided in the interests of public safety and it would be unwise to remove them.

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