HC Deb 06 March 1935 vol 298 c1929
26. Miss WARD

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in the interest of promoting greater road safety, he will consider the compulsory use of microphone-amplifiers on lorries, the use of tow-signs, and the desirability of painting yellow lines to indicate an approach to a main road?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I have no evidence that the compulsory use of microphone-amplifiers or of tow-signs would reduce road accidents. The "Major Road Ahead" sign is already authorised for the purpose of indicating the appoach to a main road.

Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASS

Is my hon. Friend aware that it is the law in France for all new lorries to carry these amplifiers at the back in order that the drivers may know when a car is about to overtake them?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

That may be the law in France, but I have no evidence before me that it would restrict accidents in this country. If any evidence is brought before me, I think my hon. and gallant Friend knows that I should be only too happy to consider it.

Sir W. BRASS

Will my hon. Friend consider sending someone from his Department over to France to study the matter?