HC Deb 19 June 1935 vol 303 c353
60. Mr. McENTEE

asked the Hone Secretary the number and nature of the accidents in which police cars have been involved during the past 12 months in the Metropolitan police area?

Captain WALLACE

Metropolitan police vehicles were involved in 1,188 accidents during the 12 months ending 31st May, 1935. The great majority of these accidents were of an entirely trivial nature, such as scratched mudguards, etc., and over 92 per cent. involved no personal injuries.

Mr. McENTEE

Can the hon. and gallant Member say which mudguard was damaged?

Captain WALLACE

Sometimes one and sometimes the other.

Captian BALFOUR

Can my hon. Friend say how many police vehicles there are?

Captian WALLACE

Not without notice.