HC Deb 18 December 1929 vol 233 c1399
59. Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will request the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research to furnish him with a further report on the most modern devices and controls tried or adopted in different countries for dealing with the problem of dazzling headlights on road vehicles in time for publication before the House of Commons is asked to deal with the Road Traffic Bill?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

So far as I am aware, the elimination of dazzle has not been the subject of investigation by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. The problem involves practical as well as scientific considerations and the technical officers of my Department are in constant touch with all modern developments.

The Road Traffic Bill does not deal with the lighting of road vehicles, which is covered by the Road Transport Lighting Act, 1927, and I am considering the advisability of making a regulation under that Act.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Is the hon. Gentleman quite sure that he has sufficiently full powers under that Act and will not require further legislation to compel the adoption of particular types of glass, if his technical officers advise him that modern discovery shows that they are practicable?

Mr. MORRISON

Yes, I think I may say that I am satisfied that the existing powers under the Act of 1927 would be sufficiently comprehensive.