HC Deb 17 May 1956 vol 552 cc197-8W
Sir H. d'Avigdor-Goldsmid

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will give statistics of the number of traffic accidents caused by lorry-drawn goods trailers since the beginning of the year.

Mr. Watkinson

During the first three months of 1956, 140 goods vehicles drawing trailers were involved in accidents resulting in personal injury. I regret that statistics are not readily available showing the factors which, in the opinion of the police, contributed to these accidents. I am, however, arranging for the information to be extracted and will write to my hon. Friend when the details are available.