HC Deb 18 February 1946 vol 419 c762
3. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of War Transport if he will hold an inquiry under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, into the fatal accident in Western Avenue on Friday, 1st February.

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

No, Sir. The reports on the accident do not show that any useful purpose would be served by an inquiry under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act. 1930.

Mr. Sparks

Is my hon. Friend aware of the very high rate of accidents on this section of Western Avenue, and will he keep the matter in mind with a view to seeing if it is possible at any future date to impose a speed restriction?

Mr. Strauss

Yes, Sir. I am aware of the large number of accidents on this bit of road, but so far as one can tell they are not due to excessive speed. There are other steps we hope to take in the not too distant future which, we trust, will diminish the number of accidents