HC Deb 17 June 1936 vol 313 c990
62. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Minister of Transport the average number of per sons killed or injured for each 100,000 of the population of Great Britain during the 23 weeks ended 6th June, 1936, and also the corresponding number for the 23 weeks ended 8th June, 1935?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The approximate average numbers of persons killed or injured in road accidents per 100,000 of the population in Great Britain during the 23 weeks ended 6th June, 1936, and 8th June, 1935, respectively, were 192 and 188.

Mr. LEWIS

Do not those figures show that the time has now come when the movements of pedestrians in the roadway should be regulated under penalties in the same way as the movements of vehicles?

Mr. LEVY

Does not the Minister think the time has arrived to see that all vehicles over two years old should have a certificate of efficiency before they are allowed on the roads?

Mr. LEWIS

May I have an answer to my question?