§ 12. Sir FRANK MEYERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that motor cars standing in authorised parking places in the Metropolitan area are compelled by police regulations to keep their side and tail lights burning after lighting-up time; and whether he is prepared to modify this regulation, which is wasteful and not required for public safety?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have no power to waive the requirement, which is not a police regulation, but a provision of the law relating to motor vehicles in streets.
§ Captain BRASSIs the right hon. Baronet aware that this practice is in force in Paris at the present time?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSMy hon. and gallant Friend must realise that it is not a matter of regulation here, but a matter of law, and would need a change in an Act of Parliament.
§ Captain BRASSWill the right hon. Baronet consider that?
§ Sir W, JOYNSON-HICKSI have only to carry out the regulations. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport will have to deal with the question of an alteration in the law.