HC Deb 02 May 1935 vol 301 c556W
Mr. JOEL

asked the Minister of Transport how the road fatalities for the most convenient period covering the Easter holidays this year compare with the figures for the corresponding period last year?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

In the fortnight ending 7th April, 1934, covering the Easter holidays, 246 persons died as a result of road accidents. In the fortnight ending 27th April this year the number was 229.