§ SIR PATRICK O'BRIENasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If his attention has been called to the employment, in the crowded streets of London, of covered vans, the construction of which does not admit of the driver seeing on either side of him; if he is aware that a large proportion of street accidents arise from the employment of such vehicles; and if he is prepared to prohibit the use of such vehicles in the public streets?
MR. ASSHETON CROSS, in reply, said, there was no doubt that a great proportion of the accidents arose from the use of large vans, though to what extent covered vans contributed to that result he was unable to say. He had, however, ordered a careful observation and investigation to be made on the subject, with the view, if possible, of introducing regulations which tend to the prevention of accidents and the protection of life.