62. Mr. BAT EYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that on Wednesday, 22nd May, a motor car, is which were two firemen and another gentleman, was running along New Oxford Street sounding a gong continuously, similar to a fire-engine going to a fire; and whether he will take steps to put an end to the use by unauthorised persons of gongs on motor cars?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Hore-Belisha)I had not heard of this incident and the use by firemen of a gong does not on the face of it seem to be an abuse of established practice.
§ Mr. BATEYAre we to understand that there are some motor cars to which the Highway Code does not apply; that it all depends on who is in the car?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHACertainly, it depends on who is in the car.