§ 7.5 p.m.
Mr. STANLEYI beg to move, in page 26, line 39, at the end, to insert the words:
In the case of an authorised vehicle being a heavy motor car, this Sub-section shall apply in relation to an attendant employed to assist the driver in the driving or control of the vehicle as it applies in relation to the driver.Hon. Members opposite have been accusing me during the whole of this Debate of being half-hearted, and never accepting any of their Amendments. From my own point of view, I am afraid my policy has been that of scuttle, and that all the time I have been giving away far too much to all sections of the House. This Amendment is in response to a request made by the hon. Member for Wigan (Mr. Parkinson) during the Committee stage. He put his Amendment in a form which it was impossible to accept, but which was designed to ensure that the provision as to hours should apply not only to drivers and statutory attendants, but to all engaged in the driving or control of the vehicles—if they played some part in the safety of the vehicles they would be entitled to the same protection with regard to hours as that enjoyed by drivers and statutory attendants. It is to meet that request that I move this Amendment.
§ 7.6 p.m.
§ Mr. PARKINSONI am sure that the Minister has done a rather good action here. That was evident by the way he blushed when he came to the Box—it was something out of the ordinary. We are very pleased that he has acceded to the request we put forward in Committee. He will realise it is a step in the right direction, and something which will strengthen the Bill.
§ Amendment agreed to.