HC Deb 22 October 1945 vol 414 c1655
11. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of War Transport how many persons were killed and injured on the roads during the war.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport (Mr. Strauss)

From September, 1939, to August, 1945, inclusive, 44,307 persons were killed on the roads. The reporting of injuries was discontinued from September, 1939, to March, 1941, inclusive, but from April,1941, to August, 1945, inclusive, 608,940 persons sustained injuries due to road accidents.

Mr. Keeling

Has the Minister any plans other than those of his predecessor for diminishing this appalling carnage?

Mr. Strauss

Yes, Sir; if the hon. Gentleman will be good enough to wait about two weeks longer, certain plans will be launched which it is hoped will effect a considerable reduction in road accidents.

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