HC Deb 26 February 1930 vol 235 cc2250-1
92. Mr. MATTERS

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he can give the comparative figures for the quarters ended 30:. September and 31st December, 1929, showing the numbers of fatal accidents in England in which the following classes of motor vehicles were involved: motor cycles, private cars, trade, commercial, and general passenger vehicles?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Short)

I regret I am not in a position to give these figures for the country as a whole.

Mr. MATTERS

Has my hon. Friend any information to show or suggest that accidents which involve motor cycles are on the increase?

Mr. SHORT

I shall look into the matter, and any information that the hon. Member can give me will be considered.