§ 31. Mr. HOMANasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the increasing number of street accidents of all kinds caused by horsed vans and carts turning into or out of thoroughfares without prior warning, with the exception; perhaps, in some cases of a noneffective whistle from the driver, he will take the necessary steps to ensure that all horsed vans and carts have effective warning appliances?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I have been asked to reply. I am not satisfied that there is any real necessity for such a requirement, and in any case it would require legislation to give effect to my hon. Friend's suggestion.
Captain A. EVANSWill the Minister avail himself of the suggestions of the London Traffic Advisory Committee?
§ Colonel ASHLEYIf my hon. and gallant Friend will study my answer, be will see that this proposal would require legislation, and nothing can be done without legislation.
Captain EVANSDo we understand that none of the recommendations of this Committee will require legislation?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI did not say that, but as regards this particular question, that would require legislation.