§ 86. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Minister of Transport whether he can see his way to recommend that the practice of cars lowering head-lights when passing one another at night be adopted in this country; whether he is aware that pedestrians, cyclists, as well as vehicles, 32 are in great danger of being run into by the driver of any car after he has come through the glare of head-lights, dazzle or otherwise, and that the ordinary user of the road would be insured considerably greater safety if this very simple courtesy, which is almost universal throughout our Dominions and the United States, were adopted?
§ Sir E. GEDDESAs the hon. Member is aware, all these questions of regulation of mechanically-propelled vehicles are under investigation with a view to legislation.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINSeeing that a great number of accidents take place every day, is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to give the suggestion a trial before the Committee report?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI have no power to do it. Legislation is necessary.
§ Major COHENIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this practice is already very much followed in this country?
§ Sir E. GEDDESYes, but we cannot compel its adoption without legislation.
§ General Sir IVOR PHILIPPSWill the right hon. Gentleman consider whether he could not put forward some recommendations, which the great body of motorists would readily adopt if it came with all the force behind the Ministry of Transport, even though the right hon. Gentleman is not able to get legislation this Session?
§ Sir E. GEDDESYes, I shall have great pleasure in considering that. I will consult my hon. Friend about it. The subject is full of difficulties.