§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked whether it is the custom for motor manufacturers and agents to send out for trial runs in the streets of London chassis which are not equipped with horns or other means of giving warning; whether such a chassis was recently responsible for the death of a pedestrian; and whether he will give instructions to the police to take proceedings against the owners and drivers of such defectively equipped chassis?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am aware that at a recent inquest on a lady who was killed by being run over by a motor chassis the driver is reported to have made the statement referred to by the hon. Member. So far as my present information goes, no such custom as alleged exists, but I am making inquiry. The law is quite clear in requiring all motor-cars to carry horns or other means of giving warning of their approach; and if any breach of this regulation comes to the notice of the police proceedings would be taken against those responsible.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYPerhaps he would inquire if the law applies to unfinished cars?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLYes.