§ 82. Sir G. PENNYasked the Minister of Transport whether he can state the date when the Motor Vehicles Bill will be introduced; and if any definite decision has been come to regarding third-party risks?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Herbert Morrison)I hope it may be possible to introduce a Road Traffic Bill in the other House shortly. The question of the provision of cover against injury to third parties is being exhaustively considered, but I would ask the hon. Member to await the introduction of the Bill.
§ Sir G. PENNYWill the hon. Member give sympathetic consideration to including in the Bill provision for creating a fund whereby voluntary hospitals can be recompensed for the amount that they spend in treating injuries through motor traffic?
§ Mr. MORRISONI have already answered a question some time ago on that point. My hon. Friend will find the answer on record in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Sir WILLIAM MITCHELL-THOMSONDoes the hon. Member contemplate introducing the Bill this side of Christmas?
§ Mr. MORRISONI hope it will be introduced before Christmas.
§ Sir HERBERT NIELDWith a view to the creation of a fund, will the hon. Member institute legislation to enable the Government to take part of the fines inflicted by the magistrates on motorists who offend against the law?
§ Mr. MORRISONI am afraid that I have nothing to add to the answer which I have previously given.