asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the approximate floor-space of the living and sleeping rooms in the prison warders' quarters at Perth; whether be is aware that the kitchen and two bedrooms of the quarters in which Warder W. G. Wilson was expected to reside with his wife and three children during structural alterations to his quarters measured 206 square feet, 182 square feet, and 156 square feet, respectively; that structural alterations, painting, and decorating were executed in all the rooms at the same time; were his medical advisers satisfied that the conditions were adequate; and will he reconsider the officer's claim for rent of alternative accommodation and other expenses during the alterations?

The floor space of the kitchens in the warders quarters at Perth Prison varies from a, maximum of 206 to a minimum of 132 square feet (average 167) and that of other rooms from 210 to 63 square feet (average 128). The floor space of the kitchen and rooms in the quarters of Warder W. G. Wilson is approximately as stated. As explained in replies to similar questions on 13th March, it was because this officer chose to remove his wife and family from the quarters shortly after the work of alteration and improvement had commenced that advantage was taken of the position to proceed with the work in several rooms simultaneously. In the absence of the wife and family there was no occasion for medical advice as to the conditions, but I am informed that the medical officer would have had no objection to the conditions if the work had proceeded in the normal way. The officer's claim for rent of other accommodation and expenses during the alterations has already received full consideration, and I see no reason for departing from the decision that payment would not be justified.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has now received particulars regarding the dispute in connection with the wages of apprentice electric welders employed by Messrs. Hamilton, of Greenock; and what action he is prepared to take to ensure the observance of the spirit of the fair wages clause?

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I am informed that there is no agreement governing the wages of apprentice electric welders, that these apprentices are not in the present case employed on Admiralty work, and that there has been no breach of the fair wages clause on work which is being executed by Messrs. Hamilton under an Admiralty contract.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the poinding and forcible sale of cows to meet levies due to the Milk Marketing Board is causing resentment in Scotland; that such action deprives producers of milk not only of their means of livelihood but also of their only possible means of paying their debts; and whether he will represent to the Milk Marketing Board that in their own best interests and in order to retain public support, which is vital to their continued existence, poinding and forcible sales of cows should cease forthwith and other more reasonabte steps be taken to obtain settlement of outstanding debts?

As stated in reply to a question on 4th April by the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. Thorne), I have no responsibility for the actions of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board in this matter. I have however communicated the terms of the question to the Board for their consideration

asked the Minister of Transport whether bad visibility, due to clouded wind-screens in bad weather, has been a factor in causing accidents on the road?

Regulations at present require that all glass or safety glass fitted to motor 'vehicles shall be maintained in such condition that it does not obscure the vision of the driver while the vehicle is being driven on a road. There is no means of measuring to what extent neglect of this regulation may have caused accidents, or observance of it avoided them.

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider de-restricting certain areas from the speed limit regulations to allow motorists to travel up to 40 miles per hour on dry days in those areas where they are at present restricted to 30 miles per hour, which limit could apply on wet days.

I have no power to take the action suggested by my hon. Friend.

asked the Minister of Transport whether he possesses any statistics to show the overcrowding in trains between Romford and London; and, if not, whether he will obtain these with the object of either making representations to the London Passenger Transport Board in favour of the improvement of the existing train service or, if that is not possible, considering the erection of a tube extending eastwards which will take off some of the heavy traffic which obtains on all East Essex suburban lines?

I have no detailed statistics bearing on this subject, but the whole question of the improvement of travelling facilities in this area is under the consideration of the standing joint committee of the main line railway companies and the London Passenger Transport Board.

asked the Minister of Transport what reduction took place in the number of toll roads and toll bridges in Great Britain during the financial year ended 31st March; how many of each now remain; and how many of these are owned by railway companies, local authorities, and Government Departments, respectively?

The following toll roads and toll bridges remain in Great Britain: