HC Deb 19 May 1938 vol 336 cc570-1
37. Mr. Short

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that certain lorry drivers make a practice of picking girls up on the road and leaving them stranded, in London and elsewhere; whether he has recently had a conference on this problem; and what action he proposes to take?

Sir S. Hoare

This matter was discussed last year at a conference of representatives of the departments concerned. As a result of the inquiries made it was ascertained that such precautions as could reasonably be taken were being taken by police authorities with the co-operation of members of the transport trade.

Mr. Benjamin Smith

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that much of the accosting which goes on from the ladies in question is also stopped?

Rear-Admiral Beamish

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the lorry drivers deeply resent this imputation?