HC Deb 03 March 1932 vol 262 cc1258-9
32. Colonel Sir JAMES REYNOLDS

asked the Home Secretary if he will state the number of children killed and the number injured in street accidents in England and Wales during 1931; in how many cases was a motor vehicle concerned; and in how many cases was the child on a footpath or entering or leaving school premises, respectively?

Sir H. SAMUEL

I regret that such figures are not available.

Sir REYNOLDS

In view of the number of accidents that take place at school gates, will some consideration be given to the idea of putting barriers between the school and the actual road on which the children debouch?

Sir H. SAMUEL

That is sometimes done. I am not sure that it relates to my Department, but I will consider the suggestion.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

May I suggest that the example of Glasgow might be followed, where a policeman is stationed at the school.