Mr. W. M. ADAMSON:

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the condition of the crown and approaches of railway bridges on main roads in South Staffordshire; whether he is aware that the railway companies refuse to keep these roads in ordinary repair; and, if he possesses insufficient powers to enforce maintenance in proper condition to meet existing traffic, will he introduce regulations to meet the position?

If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of the bridges in South Staffordshire to which the complaints refer, I will have inquiry made into the circumstances and see whether any action can usefully be taken.