§ 67. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Transport how many complaints he has received during the last 12 months respecting the excessive speed of trolley-omnibuses; and how many persons have been killed or injured in the Metropolitan police area during the same period?
§ Mr. BurginNone, Sir. The numbers of persons killed or injured in road accidents in the Metropolitan Police District during the twelve months ended 30th September, 1937, were:
| Killed | … | … | 1,080 |
| Injured | … | … | 56,546 |
| Total | … | … | 57,626 |
§ Mr. SorensenDo I understand from the reply of the right hon. Gentleman that, in fact, no complaints have been sent in because of the death of, or injury to, some of the people to whom he refers?
§ Mr. BurginThe question of the hon. Member is whether I have received complaints during the last 12 months respecting the excessive speed of trolley-omnibuses? I have not.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that many local authorities have complained about the dangerous speed of these particular vehicles—
§ Mr. BurginNo, Sir.
§ Mr. Sorensen—and will he, therefore, make special inquiries into the matter?
§ Mr. BurginI will certainly inquire, but I made an inquiry before giving my answer to the House. I have not received any such complaints.
§ Mr. SorensenWell, I make one now.