§ MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney and Shetland)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Local Government Board if his attention has been called to the various means adopted on the Continent for the identification of motor cars, and the suppression of furiously driving them; and, is so, will he say whether he proposes to take any action in the matter.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, I have already stated that legislation would be necessary to enable me to deal with the matter, and that the subject was receiving my consideration; but I cannot at present give any pledge as to introducing a Bill during the present session.
§ MR. CATHCART WASONI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home 1252 Department if he will take into consideration the desirability of establishing a force of policemen on motor cycles with a view to imposing restraint on those who are driving in crowded streets at a furious pace to the danger of the public.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. AKERS DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine'sThe best means of dealing with furious driving is a matter which must be left to the discretion of the Commissioner of Police. He informs the Secretary of State that he is gradually extending the use of bicycles by selected police officers, but that he considers the ordinary bicycle much more suitable for police purposes than the motor bicycle.