HC Deb 31 January 1972 vol 830 cc38-9W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of accidents involving motor vehicles on the A6 at Clapham, Bedfordshire, during 1970 and 1971, the number of prosecutions that ensued; and how many convictions were secured for driving in excess of the speed limit or dangerous driving.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Following are the figures:

Injury accidents 21
Non-injury accidents 20*
Ensuing prosecutions 17
Convictions for careless or dangerous driving 12
Prosecutions pending 3
* Excluding accidents not known to the police.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of accidents involving road vehicles that occurred on the Goldington Road, Bedford, A428, in 1970 and 1971, and if he will specify the number of children injured and the type of vehicles involved.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Following are the figures:

Injury accidents 40
Non-injury accidents 36*
Children injured 7
Vehicles involved:
Cars 94
Goods Vehicles 23
Two-wheeled motor vehicles 10
Pedal cycles 9
*Excluding accidents not known to the police.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of accidents involving road vehicles in the vicinity of the Bromham Bridge on the A428, the type of vehicles involved, and the number of convictions obtained.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Following are the figures for 1970 and 1971:

Injury accidents 4
Non-injury accidents 10*
Vehicles involved:
Cars 14
Goods vehicles 9
Public service vehicle 1
Earth moving vehicle 1
Convictions obtained 5
*Excluding accidents not known to the police.