HC Deb 05 March 1951 vol 485 cc1-2W
33. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet received the report which, in February, 1949, he asked the Transport Commission to submit on the question of occupational level crossings; what steps he proposes to take to bring the legal position of people using such crossings into line with modern practice; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Barnes

I have received a full and tar-reaching report on this subject from the British Transport Commission. The problem is one of very long standing involving issues of considerable complexity, and, if the Commission's recommendations are accepted, legislation will be required to alter the respective rights and obligations of the Commission and highway authorities and others who have an interest in the crossings. This is a matter which requires careful examination and until this is completed I shall not be in a position to make a statement.