§ 25. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Minister of Transport the number of cases during the past year in which accidents have been due to worn-out tyres failing to grip the surface of the road; and if he will consider the necessity for stricter measures to prevent the use of tyres the treads of which have been worn down?
§ Mr. PYBUSNo information is available as to the number of accidents during the last year which may have been attributable to the use of worn out tyres on motor vehicles. The Regulations require that tyres shall be maintained in such condition as to be free from any defect which might cause danger to persons in the vehicle or to other persons using the road.
§ Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYIs my hon. Friend aware that these regulations are very often not complied with, and will he consider having them more strictly complied with in the future?
§ Mr. PYBUSThe question as to whether some more precise regulations should be imposed, particularly in. the ease of public service vehicles, is under consideration.
§ Mr. LIDDALLWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the majority of motorists cannot afford to buy new tyres every month, that the motor car is an essential to our business men, and that tyres are being used with great care?