§ 24. Sir B. FALLEasked the Minister of Transport what steps his Department has taken since the beginning of the Recess to diminish the loss of life from the total of 450, or more, persons per month arising out of road accidents?
§ Mr. PYBUSDuring the Recess I have, in conjunction with the Home Office and the Police, brought to their final stage the arrangements for a special investigation of the causes of fatal road accidents over a period long enough to give definite and reliable results. A form of return suitable for mechanical tabulation has been prepared for use by all Police Forces in reporting fatal accidents. I believe that by a more complete diagnosis of the causes of fatal accidents it will be possible to devise more effective methods to reduce their number.