§ 9. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been called to the report of the Chief Constable of Ayr, stating that nearly all accidents to pedestrians are caused by carelessness on the part of the injured persons; and whether he has received reports on this subject from other police authorities in Scotland?
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The statement of the Chief Constable was based on a detailed examination of the causes of accidents occurring in the county of Ayr during 1931. Some other chief constables have reported that in their districts a large percentage of accidents are due to carelessness on the part of pedestrians.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOOREIs my right hon. Friend taking any steps, in conjunction with the Minister of Transport, to bring home to pedestrians their responsibility in this matter of street accidents?
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRI will consider that suggestion of my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs not the right hon. Gentleman considering, in the interests of motorists, introducing legislation to abolish pedestrians altogether?