§ 76. Captain GARRO-JONESasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that two serious traffic accidents have occurred in the last few weeks at a certain point in Well Street, Hackney, the last accident, on Saturday, the 28th instant, having involved injury to five persons; whether he is aware of expert local opinion that accidents will continue at this spot until its width is altered to permit of a double track and more room; and whether, bearing in mind the further fact that a large elementary school is shortly to be opened close by, he will take immediate steps to effect the necessary improvements?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel W. Ashley)I am not at present in possession of particulars of either of 2232 the accidents to which the hon. and gallant Member refers, nor have I received representations of the nature indicated in the second part of the question. I am not aware that proposals for street improvements have been formulated by the authorities concerned.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESHas the right hon. Gentleman taken any steps to obtain the fact about this particular spot?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThat is not my province. It is the province of the local authority, and if they want anything done they should send the particulars to me.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESI would like to ask the right hon. Gentleman how long he would tolerate this state of affairs in his own constituency?