HC Deb 05 May 1925 vol 183 cc737-8
24. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the numerous accidents occurring to motor omnibuses, he will consider whether regulations should be made that a first-aid outfit should always be carried?

Colonel ASHLEY

This matter has already been considered by the Departmental Committee who, I understand, are not satisfied that the provision of a first aid outfit on motor omnibuses is of sufficient importance to warrant a special regulation.

Mr. RAMSDEN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it will mean the saving of life in the case of many accidents?

Colonel ASHLEY

I think that is a mistaken view of the case, and that at the present moment I should be ill-advised to insist on an outfit being carried on omnibuses.