HC Deb 10 November 1921 vol 148 c606
58. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Home Secretary whether he will give the police instructions to insist on slow driving in regard to motor-driven vehicles at the extremely dangerous corners of Belgrave Square?

Mr. SHORTT

The police have general instructions to check dangerous driving, particularly at places where special danger exists. The case of Belgrave Square has been gone into, and the Commissioner does not consider any further instructions in regard to it are needed.

Sir J. D. REES

Will the right hon. Gentleman invite the Commissioner to cross the corners of the square? Is he aware there has been recently a serious accident there, and that hon. Members who live in the locality—and there are several—cannot come to this House without risking their lives?

Viscount CURZON

Will the right hon. Gentleman also extend his inquiries to the City of Nottingham?

Mr. SHORTT

I have made inquiries. I understand that in the last 12 months there have been 14 slight collisions and one rather serious.

Sir J. D. REES

In Belgrave Square only?

Mr. SHORTT

Yes.

Sir J. D. REES

Is not that sufficient to justify what I ask for? Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there may be accidents among people who keep their affairs to themselves and do not tell the police?

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