HC Deb 07 July 1927 vol 208 cc1412-3
6. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Home Secretary the number of traffic accidents, resulting in injury to persons or death, which have occurred in the Kingsland Road, at the point where this main road is joined by Pearson Street and Harman Street, Shoreditch, for the six months ending 30th June; and how many deaths have resulted from these accidents?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Two accidents, resulting in personal injury, have occurred at this point during the period in question. Three persons were injured, one fatally.

Mr. THURTLE

Will the Home Secretary be goad enough to use his influence with the police to take better precautions for the safety of the public at this point, because there is very strong local feeling on the matter?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I will call their attention to the matter.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the East End of London there are many similar points where, owing to the defective or narrow construction of the streets, a succession of accidents occurs, and will he take some action to have these points scheduled and re-constructed?

Mr. SPEAKER

That matter does not arise here.