HC Deb 30 June 1926 vol 197 c1143
37 and 38. Sir F. MEYER

asked the Minister of Transport (1) whether his attention has been called to the increasing number of motor accidents; and whether he is contemplating any action in the matter;

(2) whether it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the Bill for the control of motor vehicles introduced by him this Session?

Colonel ASHLEY

I can assure my hon. Friend that I have constantly before me the question of motor accidents, and I would refer him to the answer, of which I am sending him a copy, which I gave on the 27th April, to the hon. Member for South-east Southwark (Mr. Naylor). As I have stated before, I hope as soon as Parliamentary time is available to introduce a. Motor Vehicles Bill, which will, among other matters, provide additional powers for dealing with dangerous driving.

Colonel DAY

Will that Bill also include the speed limit?

Mr. R. MORRISON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether his answer definitely means that the Bill will not be proceeded with this Session?

Colonel ASHLEY

Nothing is certain in this world, but it looks rather unlikely.