HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 c2229
37. Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Home Secretary the number of prosecutions of lorry-drivers for exceeding the speed limit on the Great North Road between northeast coast towns and London?

Mr. Lloyd

I regret that the available statistics are not in a form which would enable me to answer this question.

Mr. Edwards

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that nine out of ten of the lorries travelling on this road have to exceed the speed limit in order to make a profit on the journey?