HC Deb 22 March 1932 vol 263 cc862-3
38. Mr. MABANE

asked the Home Secretary how many prosecutions have been instituted since 10th March, 1932, against drivers and/or proprietors of Green Line and other similar heavy passenger coaches for exceeding the speed limit of 30 miles an hour in Central London and, in particular, on the Bayswater Road, the Edgware Road, the Embankment and Whitehall?

Mr. STANLEY

In the period 10th to 19th March, inclusive, proceedings have been commenced against two passenger coach drivers for exceeding the speed limit in this area. Neither case was on one of the four roads mentioned. Two further cases, both on the Victoria Embankment, have been reported with a view to proceedings.

Mr. MABANE

Is my hon. Friend aware that these heavy passenger vehicles continue to treat the 30 miles speed limit with contempt, and that the slaughter of the innocents continues unabated?

Mr. STANLEY

Perhaps the result of the two further cases now pending will have some effect.