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Road Accidents.

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 17 July 1935.

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Photo of Sir John Power Sir John Power , Wimbledon

24.

asked the Minister of Transport when he hopes to publish the next report on the causes of fatal road accidents?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

A summary of the principal features revealed by an analysis of fatal accidents which occurred during the early part of this year is now being prepared, and I would propose to issue it as soon as I receive it.

Photo of Sir William Brass Sir William Brass , Clitheroe

Will this report be on the same lines as that of last year, or will there be any difference?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

It will be more complete than the previous one.

Viscountess ASTOR:

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to give figures showing to what extent accidents were due to alcoholic consumption?

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