§ 58. Sir W. BRASSasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the red reflectors carried at the rear of bicycles are usually of a type which is either too small or constructed in such a manner as to be an inefficient reflector; and, in view of the resulting danger, both to cyclists and other road users, he will issue an order that only types of reflectors passed as efficient by his Department may be used on bicyles after a given date?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)The Regulations made under the Road Transport Lighting Act, 1927, already lay down a specification with which red reflectors carried on pedal cycles in place of a red rear lamp must comply. Many representations have been made to my hon. Friend about failures to comply with the specification, and the matter is engaging his consideration.
§ Sir W. BRASSIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that a large number of manufacturers submit their reflectors to the National Physical Laboratory at Teddington to see whether they are efficient, and why cannot the hon. and gallant Gentleman's Department see that all reflectors are submitted to the National Physical Laboratory?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI can only repeat that this matter is receiving very close attention; and I am aware of the facts as stated.
§ Sir W. BRASSCan my hon. and gallant Friend say when any definite answer will be given on this point?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI hope, before very long.