HC Deb 27 April 1953 vol 514 cc1754-5
48. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Transport how many prosecutions took place during the last period of 12 months for which figures are available in respect of offences against Section 19 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, and Section 16 of the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933.

Mr. Braithwaite

During the 12 months ended 30th September, 1952, the licensing authorities for goods vehicles, or the police, in co-operation with them, under took 2,600 prosecutions under Section 19 of the Road Traffi;c Act, 1930, and 4,530 under Section 16 of the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933. During the 12 months ended 31st March, 1952, the licensing authorities for public service vehicles or the police, in co-operation with them, undertook 110 prosecutions under Section 19 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930.

Mr. Renton

Will my hon. Friend assure the House that the Government are determined to see that these important provisions of the law are obeyed?

Mr. Braithwaite

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Popplewell

What is the number of prosecutions in respect of Road Haulage Executive vehicles and the number for private enterprise vehicles?

Mr. Braithwaite

If the figures are available, I shall be pleased to obtain them for the hon. Member, if he will put down a Question.