§ 65. Mr. HAYESasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of fatal and other accidents that have occurred on the Kingston by-pass road since its opening; and whether any complaints have been made of excessive speeds?
The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Lieut-Colonel Sir Vivian Henderson)The Commissioner of Police informs me that three fatal and 85 other accidents (not all involving personal injury) on this road have been reported to the police since parts of the road were opened to traffic in April last. They have received only one complaint of excessive speed.
§ Colonel DAYIs it not a fact that speed limit traps are in existence on this route?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONAs the hon. Member is aware, these traps, as he chooses to call them, or police controls, are exercised intermittently, and obviously I cannot say whether the control is being exercised at the present time.
§ Mr. HAYESCan the Under-Secretary say whether any of the accidents which have occurred have been due to bad lighting arrangements?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONIf the hon. Member has that point in mind, I will inquire and communicate with him.