§ 89. Mr. Hutchinsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the great increase in the number of accidents on roads without a speed limit in the London traffic area; and whether, in view of these circumstances, he will arrange for a public inquiry to be held 169W to consider what steps shall be taken to make the use of these roads safe.
§ Mr. BarnesI am aware of the increase in 1949 over 1948, but the figures for 1950 are not yet available. I give careful consideration to all proposals designed to make particular roads safer and I am assisted in this matter by the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee, a body representing all interests and authorities concerned, and a general public inquiry would not help that Committee in their deliberations.
§ 95. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport if he will circularise local authorities suggesting the organisation of a campaign urging dog owners to ensure that dogs are not allowed to run unaccompanied in main streets with a view to lessening road accidents.
§ Mr. BarnesLocal authorities are well aware of the importance of this problem, and local safety committees are constantly urged by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to give particular attention in their local campaigns to the need to keep dogs under control. I do not think, therefore, I need issue a special circular just now, but I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.