§ 60. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Minister of Transport what was the total amount paid into the Road Fund as the result of fines levied on motorists during the past year; and how many driving licences were suspended?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe total amount of fines levied on motorists and paid into the Road Fund during the financial year 1925–26 was, approximately, £165,000. There are no figures available as to the number of driving licences suspended.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINCan the right hon. Gentleman give any indication of the number of police engaged in this work and the time for which they are engaged?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThat question should be addressed to the Home Secretary.
§ Colonel DAYIs that the complete sum of money paid in fines by motorists during the last 12 months.
§ Colonel ASHLEYYes, certainly.