§ 35. Mr. BROADasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents, fatal and other, have occurred on the Cambridge arterial road during the last year; how many have occurred at night; whether his attention has been drawn to the use of excessively brilliant headlights and high speeds by private car drivers on this road; and whether he is prepared to take any steps in this matter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am informed that during the year ended 31st December, 1927, there were five fatal accidents on this road during the day and none at night, the corresponding figures for non-fatal accidents being 124 and 68. My attention has not been specially drawn to the use of excessively brilliant headlights on this particular road. The enforcement of the law relating to the speed of motor vehicles is a matter for the police.
§ 36. Mr. BROADasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the rapidly growing density of traffic on the Cambridge arterial road and on the northern circular road between Green Lanes and Hertford, and when he intends to proceed with the construction of the return tracks on these roads?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThese roads are under the control of the responsible highway authorities and when they consider it desirable to provide a second carriageway I will give careful consideration to any application they may submit for assistance from the Road Fund.