44. Vice-Admiral TAYLORasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the serious number of motor accidents which occur in Holland Park Avenue between. Campden Hill and the Clarendon; and whether he will take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, Sir, and certain action has been taken.
Vice-Admiral TAYLORIs the Minister not aware that the local authorities have been endeavouring to overcome these accidents for some. time, but have not met with success, and can he utilise 418 his Department in order that they may be able to overcome their very serious difficulties?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHANo, Sir, I was not aware that they were not meeting with success, but it is the desire of my Ministry to afford them every possible assistance in any steps they are taking.
Vice-Admiral TAYLORMay I ask the Minister to acquaint himself with the very large number of accidents occurring on that road to-day? Things are no better now than they were before. It is a very serious matter, because it is a very dangerous road.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI answered that question. I have informed myself, and I have afforded the authorities certain assistance, and I said that action had been taken.