HC Deb 26 June 1924 vol 175 c564
21. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Home Secretary whether the police are making arrangements for an eyesight test for drivers of omnibuses?

Mr. HENDERSON

For many years the production of a certificate of physical fitness has been required, and this certificate includes the question of vision.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Are there not a good many men able to drive quite safely with spectacles, and would the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of these men wearing spectacles while their tests are being taken?

Mr. HENDERSON

Well, my hon. Friend knows the difficulty almost better than I do. I can only say I will look into that aspect of the case.