HC Deb 12 June 1894 vol 25 c917
SIR J. JOICEY (Durham, Chester-le-Street)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he can state the number of street accidents which have taken place in London during the period which has elapsed since the cab strike commenced; and the number of accidents which occurred during the same period immediately preceding the cab strike?

MR. ASQUITH

During the four weeks ended May 13, 1894, preceding the cab strike, there were seven persons killed and 608 injured, making a total of 615. During the four weeks ended June 10, 1894, there were 13 killed and 574 injured, making a total of 587.