§ 33. Captain ERSKINE-BOLSTasked the Home Secretary what proportion of the proceedings against motorists for exceeding the 30-miles-per-hour speed-limit which have been instituted in the Metropolitan area for the month of April, have been taken in respect of motorists who were unaccompanied by passengers 15 and therefore not in a position to pro vide rebutting evidence?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThis information is not available and I know of no foundation for the implication in the question.
§ Captain ERSKINE-BOLSTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the Metropolitan area there were 700 of these cases, and that over 90 per cent. were those of single drivers?
§ Sir W. BRASSSurely this information is obtainable at the Home Office?
§ Commander O. LOCKER-LAMPSONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that this is a matter which should be examined?
§ Mr. LUNNWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to advise all motorists that if they are likely to exceed the 30-miles limit they should always have a passenger with them.
§ Mr. MAGNAYSince when have passengers become automatic speedometers?
§ Captain ERSKINE-BOLSTWhat protection has the single driver of a motor car against conviction in these circum stances?
§ Sir J. GILMOURA driver is convicted upon evidence. A single driver must obey the law as well as other drivers.
§ Captain ERSKINE-BOLSTAre not these very overwhelming and sinister figures? Will not the right hon. Gentleman look into them?