§ 44. Mr. ERSKINEasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents and collisions to motor vehicles have occurred during the current year at the crossing of the roads in the centre of Eaton Square and from Eccleston Street to Belgrave Place, at the cross-roads in Chester Square, and in Eccleston Square at the junction of Belgrave Road and Gillingham Street, respectively; and whether he proposes taking any steps to warn the drivers of these danger spots, either by placing danger signs or extra constables at these points?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Rhys Davies)I have been asked to reply. The numbers of accidents known to the police during the current year at these places are 24, six and four respectively. In only two cases did serious personal injury result. In each case the road junctions are so obvious that a danger sign should not be necessary, but in any case the comparatively small volume of traffic would hardly justify the special employment of extra police.
§ Mr. ERSKINEDoes not the hon. Gentleman think that 34 accidents is pretty bad in one season?