§ 63. Sir F. MEYERasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to a- recent case when the driver of a char-a-banc was fined £5 for dangerous driving, and in which it was stated that all the passengers, to the number of 35, were members of the Metropolitan Police Force; and whether he proposes to take; any action in the matter?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSMy attention had not previously been drawn to the incident, nor do I understand what action my hon. Friend desires me to take.
§ Sir F. MEYERIs it not obvious from this question that the police are not able to judge under the present law what is or what is not dangerous driving?
§ Mr. HAYESIs it not a fact that a police officer when off duty enjoys all the amenities of an ordinary member of the public, and this is the human touch whereby he enjoys his leisure?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThat is why I answered the question that I did not 2112 know what action my hon. Friend desires me to take. These police were in holiday mood.
§ Sir J. NALLIs it not rather hard lines on the driver that he should have to pay for these amenities?
§ Commander BELLAIRSIf a policeman off duty enjoys the amenities of the public, why was a policeman run in by an inspector for not paying his fare on an omnibus the other day?