§ 62. Mr. Chapmanasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the number of road accidents in the region of the junction of Linden Road and Woodbrooke Road, Birmingham; and what steps he proposes to reduce the dangers on that stretch of road.
§ Mr. MaclayYes, Sir. The Birmingham Corporation, who are the highway authority, are considering with my divisional road engineer what improvements can be made here.
§ 72 and 73. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Transport (1) what statistics are available of injuries and deaths caused to road users by their falling under the leading or rear wheels of trailers towed by lorries and tractors;
(2) what statistics are available of injuries and deaths caused to road users 74W by their falling under the unguarded rear wheels of lorries.
§ Mr. MaclayThe details referred to are not included in the accident report form and I regret, therefore, that no relevant statistics are available.