HC Deb 14 November 1927 vol 210 cc651-2W
Dr. V. DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary the number of road accidents caused by mechanically - propelled vehicles in England and Wales from 1st January, 1927, to 30th September, 1927, and the number of deaths from such accidents?

Sir W. J OYNSON-HICKS

I regret I am not in a position to give this information.

Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Minister of Transport the- number of accidents to pedestrians during the current year at those points in London where the roundabout system of traffic control is in operation; and whether the number of such accidents has increased or decreased as a result of the introduction of this system?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I have been asked to reply to this question.

The particulars are as follow:

— Number of accidents known to police.
Fatal. Serious. Slight.
Number during current year. 2 13 184
Number in corresponding period prior to commencement of system. 4 5 145