§ 52. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to a recent order made by the prefect of police in Paris forbidding the sounding of horns or sirens by motor drivers between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; and whether, in view of the annoyance and detriment to health caused to residents in London and other cities in Great Britain from this cause, he will consider the introduction of legislation enabling similar regulations to be made in this country?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Oliver Stanley)I am aware of the order to which my hon. Friend refers and am considering at the present time whether it would be practicable and desirable to institute a scheme of this nature in a defined area in London for an experimental period.
§ Sir W. DAVISONWhen he is taking these particulars, will the Minister bear in mind that this has been successful in Paris and has recently been amended by extending the hour from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as indicated in the question? There is no reason why it should not be adopted in the towns of this country.
§ Mr. LAWSONMay I ask the Minister of Transport whether he has considered factory hooters, which disturb people between five and six o'clock in the morning?