HC Deb 13 March 1940 vol 358 cc1214-5W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can indicate the major causes of road accidents during 1939, and the number that can be reasonably related to such major causes?

Captain Wallace

A general investigation into the causes of road accidents has not been held since that for the year ended 31st March, 1937, and I regret, therefore, that the information for which my hon. and learned Friend asks is not available.

Mr. Lyons

asked the Minister of Transport the number of road accidents in the city and county of Leicester, respectively, for the year 1939?

Captain Wallace

The numbers of persons reported to have died during the year 1939 as a result of road accidents in the city and county of Leicester were 39 and 60, respectively. I regret that particulars of the number of persons injured in non-fatal road accidents during that year are not available.