§ 41. Mr. KELLAWAYasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the prosecution at the Enfield Police Court on Monday of a motor omnibus driver for driving at a speed exceeding twelve miles an hour; if the defence was that the driver had to keep to a timetable, which only allowed eleven minutes for a distance of two and a-half miles, including stoppages; if he is aware that the driver was fined 40s. and 15s. 2d. costs; and if, in view of the allegation that the man was required by his employers' timetable to break the law, he will refer the facts to the Attorney-General with a view to proceedings against the directors of the motor omnibus company?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy attention has been called to this case. The driver pleaded guilty, and the statement made by him when addressing the bench was, it would appear, inaccurate. I am informed that the scheduled time for the portion of the journey referred to is not eleven but eighteen minutes, this being equal to a speed of 8.76 miles per hour.
§ Mr. KELLAWAYHas my right hon. Friend not made any examination of the time-table in force?
§ Mr. McKENNAThat was the scheduled time from point to point. 1 will speak to the Chief Commissioner about the matter.