§ 7. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the accident to a motor coach which took place near Grassington on 10th June, and which resulted in the death of seven persons and serious injury to many others; whether he is aware that the accident took place at some distance from medical aid; and whether, in view of similar accidents which are constantly occurring to motor coaches, motor omni- 776 buses, and chars-a-banc, he will take steps to see that these vehicles are compelled to carry a first-aid outfit?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon)I have been asked to reply. My attention has been drawn to the very serious and regrettable accident to which my hon. Friend refers, but I do not expect to have complete details until the coroner's inquest has taken place. With regard to the last part of the question, I understand that the Departmental Committee have already considered the matter, and are not satisfied that the circumstances warrant the making of a special Regulation requiring the provision of a first-aid equipment on all public service vehicles.
§ Mr. RAMSDENIs the hon. Gentleman aware that these accidents are getting more and more frequent and, with the speed at which these chars-a-banc travel, there is much more likelihood of accidents occurring in future, with very serious loss of life, which might be avoided by the use of first-aid outfits?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a matter of argument.