35. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received representations from the North Yorkshire and South Durham centre of the National Cyclists' Union protesting against the reimposition of the Bear Light Order for pedal bicycles because of the proved physical impossibility of carrying it out; and will he say what action he proposes to take in consequence?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. Neal)I have been asked to answer this question. I understand from my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary that he has not received the representations mentioned in the question, which in ordinary course would be addressed to me. As re- 2014 gards the last part of the question, I have nothing to add to the previous answers which I have given.
§ Viscount CURZONIs the hon. Member aware that the majority of cyclists on the main roads of the country at night already carry rear lights?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs it not a fact that no alteration can be made without further legislation?