HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 cc2229-30
52. Mr. Day

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the danger to the public and the impossibility for vehicular traffic to negotiate the busy traffic points in the Metropolitan police area during the fog on Friday, 26th November; and whether he will impress on the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police the advisability of flares being provided on similar future occasions either for the point-duty police and/or the special constabulary to assist the public and vehicles to cross dangerous traffic points?

Mr. Lloyd

The provision of extra lighting in fog is a matter for the local authorities, and not the police, and I understand some local authorities already make special provisions.

Mr. Day

How many accidents were reported to the hon. Gentleman's Department on that day?

Mr. Lloyd

I cannot say without notice.

Mr. Benjamin Smith

Could not the Minister of Transport be responsible when the greatest danger is on the roads, so that an effort is made to obviate it?