§ 35. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the growing practice of motor and other cycles overtaking other moving traffic on the near side; 1033 and, because of the great danger of this practice, will he do what he can to draw the attention of those who are thus breaking the law?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have no statistical evidence to show that the practice on the part of cyclists and motor cyclists of overtaking vehicles on the near side is on the increase. I agree that the practice is dangerous, whether the offender be a cyclist or car driver, and I will consider how best to give effect to the suggestion contained in the second part of the question.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINDoes the Minister realise that this is very often done in ignorance, and that a warning, if he could give it, would be very efficacious?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not see how it rests with the Government.
§ Colonel DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is done as often by the drivers of small cars, like Austin "Sevens," as by cyclists?
§ Sir JOSEPH NALLIs it not the case that the faultlies with motor drivers who persist in keeping in the middle of the road, instead of keeping to their own side?