§ 38. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to an inquest held on George Sturgess, at Finedon, Northamptonshire, at which it was proved that the driver of a lorry, named Alfred Seamarks, who had been the cause of the deceased's death, had been suffering from defective eyesight from childhood; and when it is proposed to introduce legislation governing the issue of driving licences to persons suffering from physical defects?
§ Colonel ASHLEYMy attention has already been called to this accident. My proposals with regard to the conditions with which applicants for driving licences should comply are contained in Clauses 14 and 15 of the draft Road Traffic Bill which I caused to he published and circulated some time ago. I am unable to say when this Bill will be introduced.
§ Colonel DAYIn view of the very great urgency of this matter, will the right hon. Gentleman get some more satisfaction from the Prime Minister or the Whips so as to get this Bill introduced fairly quickly?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI think the hon. Member had better wait until next Session and see what happens.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLSeeing that in that Bill there is a provision for the carrying of lights
| — | Number of accidents resulting in death or personal injury. | Number of persons killed or injured. | Population(1921 Census). | Percentage of (2) to (3). | |||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | ||||
| Edinburgh | … | … | … | 1,658 | 1,801 | 420,264 | .428 |
| Glasgow | … | … | … | 3,886 | 4,170 | 1,034,174 | .403 |
| London (Metropolitan Police District and City). | 44,621 | 48,227 | 7,480,201 | .645 |