HC Deb 30 June 1931 vol 254 cc1049-50
31. Mr. McKINLAY

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in view of the numerous accidents caused by motor omnibuses speeding on Dumbarton Road, Partick, he will take steps to tighten the police patrol in that area?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. William Adamson)

I am informed that the road in question is well policed with officers on point duty and on beat duty, as well as by cycle and motor patrols, and that everything possible is done by the police to prevent speeding or reckless driving. The total number of accidents occurring in the road in which motor omnibuses were involved up to 26th June in the present year was nine less than the number in the first six months of 1930. I am keeping in touch with the authorities in regard to this matter.

Mr. SKELTON

What meaning does the right hon. Gentleman attach to the phrase "tighten the police patrol"?

Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASS

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that it is merely the speed which is dangerous on this road?

Mr. ADAMSON

I have already said that the police are keeping a close eye on the speed.