§ Mr. R. J. Russellasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the probable heavy increase of motor traffic during the period of the Coronation festivities, he will, by circular or otherwise, draw the attention of the magistrates to the great increase of road accidents at festive seasons, when, as last Christmas, added drinking facilities are permitted, and recommend the closest scrutiny of the claims for lengthened hours of drinking during the Coronation celebrations, especially at times when larger crowds at a later hour of the day make caution on the roads specially necessary?
§ Sir J. SimonI feel sure that magistrates will not fail to take into account all relevant points when considering applications for such extensions during the Coronation festivities. The limited extensions which have been granted on similar occasions in the past are not, I am informed, shown to be the cause of increased accidents.
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