§ 42. Mr. Rentonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the level crossing near Conington North signal box has become increasingly dangerous to people working on nearby farms and local villages and to their children; that last December a farm lorry was involved in an accident with a train; that on 1st March four German P.O.Ws. were killed and eleven injured when the lorry conveying them to work was hit by a light engine at the crossing; and will he take immediate action with the Railways Executive to prevent accidents there in future.
§ Mr. BarnesI am aware of these two accidents and an inspecting officer of railways is holding an inquiry into the one which occurred on 1st March. Until his report is received, I must reserve any statement as to the circumstances. I should like, however, to express my regret at this unfortunate occurrence involving death and injury to a number of prisoners of war.