28. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSONasked the Minister of Transport if, when considering the introduction of the use of reflectors or of rear-lights on foot bicycles, he will have experiments made so as to 2755 ascertain the difficulties of keeping a rear light burning when travelling on a windy night or when traversing bumpy roads?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe hon. Member may rest assured that before I make any Regulations relating to the lighting of bicycles, I shall take the necessary steps to satisfy myself that such Regulations are technically practicable.
§ Sir FRANK MEYERIs it not a fact that a largely increased number of cyclists show their common sense by fixing rear lights?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI hope so, but I Personally sec little evidence of it.
Captain ARTHUR EVANSHas the consideration given to this matter by the right hon. Gentleman's Department for the last two years led to any useful result?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe hon. and gallant Member will appreciate that it is impossible to legislate for everything at the same time. My Department has had one Bill already dealing with other matters, and I hope to have a Bill next year to deal with these matters.