§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the number of motor accidents on British roads, that many of them are fatal and that many of them are caused by fast driving; and if he will take steps to ensure that each motorist involved in one road accident shall not drive over 50 miles per hour, that each motorist involved in two road accidents shall not drive over 40 miles per hour, that each motorist involved in three motor accidents shall not drive over 30 miles per hour, and that these reduced speeds be effected by mechanical adjustments in their engines.
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§ Mr. Tom FraserI share my hon. and learned Friend's concern about road accidents and casualties. A factor which undoubtedly contributes to many accidents is that drivers are travelling too fast for the prevailing conditions. I am sure, however, that the answer to this problem is more likely to be found through observance of the existing law than by attempting to impose restrictions such as those suggested by my hon. and learned Friend.