16. Sir F. HALLasked the Home Secretary how long the by-law with regard to slow-moving traffic keeping near the kerb in London has been in force; what was the number of prosecutions for violation of the by-law in 1927; and in how many of these cases was a conviction obtained?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe by-law has been in force since the 12th March, 1914. There were three prosecutions under it in 1927 (two convictions and one' dismissal). There were 20 cases under the analogous provision (Section 78) of the Highway Act, 1835, leading to 15 convictions.
Sir F. HALLDoes the hon. and gallant Gentleman not think it ludicrous to have a by-law of this nature with the congested traffic that we have in London; is he aware that much delay is caused by slow-going traffic keeping to the offside instead of to the inner side; and will instructions be given to regulate this matter in such a way that there may be an increase in the rate of locomotion in the London streets?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI will see that my hon. and gallant Friend's observations are duly considered.
Sir F. HALLDoes the hon. and gallant Gentleman recognise the enor- 1896 mous loss of time and consequent loss of money resulting from this slow-going traffic?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI think the point is being noted.