§ 68. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Minister of Transport whether, for the purpose of additional safety during night travel, his attention has been called to an experiment recently made by cyclists of carrying a small white disc on the rear wheel of their machines; and whether he will have this device inquired into?
§ Colonel ASHLEYA suggestion has been made that the rear mudguards of bicycles should be painted white for the purpose of additional safety at night. Experiments are new being carried out to test this and other proposals put forward for a similar purpose.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman agree to carry out an experiment with this inexpensive device if I ride the bicycle?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo, Sir. Experiments are being made by officials of my Department.
§ Sir FRANK MEYERIs it not the case that if such a device were adopted it would enable motorists to dim their headlights and thereby assist oncoming traffic.