§ Mr. David Mitchellasked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied that the proposed railway level crossing control at Silchester involving a 30 seconds warning of train approach will be effective in view of the fact that slow moving farm machinery uses this road; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarshThe British Railways Board have applied to me for an Order authorising the installation of miniature red and green light protection at Silchester level crossing, and their application is at present being considered in the light of the representations made to me by the highway authority and the local branch of the National Farmers Union. My decision on the Order will be made only after a thorough assessment of all relevant factors, including the adequacy of the proposed 30-second warning period in relation to particular types of traffic at the site.