HC Deb 16 June 1937 vol 325 c363
52. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Transport how many accidents involving motor vehicles have occurred during the last three years in the village of South Kilvington, near Thirsk?

Mr. Burgin

Fourteen accidents involving motor vehicles occurred in the years 1934–5–6. One person was slightly injured.

Mr. Turton

In view of the accidents which occur in this village, will the Minister urge the local authority concerned to impose a speed limit?

Mr. Burgin

That is another matter.

65. Mr. Riley

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to a motor accident at Bawtry, near Doncaster, on 8th June, when a motor-lorry with a trailer attached loaded with steel bars overturned and two men had remarkable escapes from serious injury; is he aware that the driver of the lorry was severely cut on the face and his mate thrown through the windscreen, carrying the frame and glass with him; and will he consider taking action to make it illegal for large lorries to travel on the roads with trailers attached?

Mr. Burgin

My attention had not previously been drawn to this case, but I am making inquiries.

Mr. Riley

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to give very careful attention to the issue raised in the question?

Mr. Burgin

Yes, Sir.