§ 21. Sir ALFRED YEOasked the Home Secretary who is the official, and what his rank is, and what are the qualifications and experiences of the official, who finally decides the type of tyres to be used on motor cabs in the Metropolitan police area; and whether he will consider the desirability of referring the matter to a committee of five experts nominated by the Royal Automobile Club?
§ Mr. BRACEThe responsibility for any such decision rests with the Commissioner of Police; but the only Regulation now in force as to the types of tyres for motor-cabs is the Regulation requiring every motor-cab to have on one front and one rear wheel an approved means of preventing or limiting side-slip. The Commissioner could not properly delegate his responsibility to a committee nominated by a private body, but, if any technical matter should arise which requires reference to a committee of experts, he would be glad to invite the assistance of the Royal Automobile Club.