§ Mr. Cordleasked the Minister of Transport how many people were killed on the roads between 23rd December and 27th December in the years 1960 to 1963; and what steps he is taking during the same period this year to mitigate the number of possible casualties.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe following is the information:
NUMBERS KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENTS IN GREAT BRITAIN DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD — 1960 1961 1962 1963 23rd December … 61 36 14 31 24th December … 27 19 37 49 25th December … 23 20 13 39 26th December … 23 10 19 26 27th December … 19 29 11 22 TOTAL … 153 114 94 167 I have taken a number of measures, including the current campaign against drinking and driving, the imposition of a general speed limit of 50 m.p.h. during the hours of darkness on all unrestricted roads other than motorways and dual carriage roads, and a request to lighting authorities to keep street lighting on all night over the Christmas period.