§ Mr. JOELasked the Minister of Transport how many cases of accidents have occurred at the beacon crossings since their introduction; and whether he will give in each case the action which was taken against the person responsible, whether motorist or pedestrian?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHABetween 11th June, 1934, and 1st December, 1934, inclusive, the numbers of accidents which occurred on pedestrian crossing-places in the Metropolitan Police District and the City of London and which involved injuries either to pedestrians or to other persons were 499, of which 213 were on controlled crossings and 286 on uncontrolled crossings. I am informed by the Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis and the City of London that during the period proceedings in relation to the driving of vehicles at pedestrian crossings have been authorised in 190 cases. No proceedings against pedestrians have been authorised. In addition, I am informed that some thousands of drivers have been warned by the police for infringements of the regulations and large numbers of pedestrians have been reminded of the need for compliance and the desirability of using the crossings.