HC Deb 21 August 1940 vol 364 cc1305-6
Mr. Charles Brown

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that, though he is urging people to save all kinds of waste paper, such organisations as the "Safety First" Association are sending to clerks to local authorities numbers of posters which cannot be effectively displayed under existing conditions; and whether he will take steps to check this waste as soon as possible?

Mr. H. Morrison

I am informed that the National "Safety First" Association consult subscribers as to the number of posters they require for display and that the association recently asked all their members to let them know whether unnecessary posters were received. If my hon. Friend will give me details of the cases he has in mind, I will make inquiries.

Mr. Lipson

In view of the number of road accidents, is it not desirable that nothing should be done to hamper the work of the "Safety First" Association?

Mr. Morrison

That is a matter that the Minister of Transport must obviously keep in mind. It is only a question of seeing that the supply is adequate to the need.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Will the right hon. Gentleman consult with the Minister of Transport, who is shortly arranging a week dealing with "Safety First"?

Mr. Morrison

The Minister of Transport is constantly in touch with the National "Safety First" Association.

Mr. Cocks

Has not the right hon. Gentleman received information on the subject from me in relation to posters sent to the County Council of Nottinghamshire?

Mr. Morrison

There was some misunderstanding between the association and the county council, but that has now been put right.