§ 66. Mr. KINGasked whether the London Traffic Branch has had under review the facts relating to the dangers of the streets and the fatalities due to motor vehicles; and whether any recommendations have been, or will be, made with a view to improving the existing conditions?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe study of the problem of traffic in Greater London generally is amongst the duties of the London Traffic Branch, and is dealt with in the 1022 annual Reports issued by the branch. Their suggestions do not, however, deal specially with the prevention of accidents to persons using the streets, except in so far as road improvements, affording better facilities for traffic, may tend to diminish accidents.
Mr. FRED HALL (Dulwich)Does not the hon. Gentleman think that under the circumstances the time has arrived when a Traffic Board should be formed, as recommended by the Select. Committee in 1905?
§ Mr. LOUGHHas the Board of Trade any statutory authority for spending money in connection with this Traffic Department, or alleged Traffic Department?