HC Deb 30 July 1907 vol 179 cc771-2
CAPTAIN FABER

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to the noise and discomfort caused to residents in Piccadilly, and other streets where there are hills, by motor omnibuses changing their speeds on such hills; and whether His Majesty's Government will confer such powers on the Chief Commissioner of Police as will enable him to deal drastically and on his own initiative with such nuisances.

MR. GLADSTONE

My attention has not been specially called to this matter. All drivers of motor omnibuses are tested as to their capacity to change gear without undue noise, but at times they are careless. The general standard of skill in driving is being gradually raised.

CAPTAIN FABER

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of my Question?

MR. GLADSTONE

I see no reason to take any steps at the present time.

MR. LUPTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware there is a patent change gear which makes no noise at all?

MR. GLADSTONE

Perhaps my hon. friend will give me details of it.