HC Deb 23 July 1959 vol 609 cc149-50W
84. Mr. Ernest

Davies asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps were taken by the Metropolitan Police during the London to Paris air race to ensure that the speed limits on roads used by contestants were observed by them; how many were warned or summoned for exceeding these speed limits; how many accidents were reported which directly or indirectly could be attributed to them during the race or prior to it during practice runs; and how many casualties resulted therefrom.

Mr. R. A. Butler

Traffic patrol officers have paid special attention to streets near the starting and finishing point. Up to 19th July inclusive, nineteen persons concerned in the competition had been warned for alleged traffic offences, and in another three cases the question of prosecution is being considered. One accident has been reported, involving a competitor who was not taking part in the race at the time. One person was killed and two others received injuries.