§ Captain STRICKLANDasked the Home Secretary the number of reported cases of road accidents which have occurred during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1935, in which the motor patrol police service has been concerned; and in how many of these cases police court proceedings have been instituted against the drivers of the police motor cars?
§ Mr. LLOYDDuring the period stated vehicles driven by Metropolitan police on patrolling duties of all kinds were involved in 1,012 accidents. This figure includes trivial accidents involving no personal injury, whether on the road or in the garage. Proceedings were taken against one driver for dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention, but both summonses were dismissed, the chairman stating that there was no evidence on which the bench could convict.