HC Deb 25 February 1941 vol 369 c355
54. Mr. J. Henderson

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been directed to the increasing difficulties of medical doctors practising in rural areas who are compelled, in answer to urgent calls, to motor to patients resident in remote country districts during the hours of darkness; and whether he will sanction the use of an additional screened headlight in such cases?

Mr. Mabane

I have been asked to reply. The Answer is, No, Sir.

Mr. Henderson

Does the Minister realise the great strain that is imposed upon these doctors in having to drive in certain conditions; and will the Minister go further into the question with a view to affording to them the same facilities as are afforded to motor omnibuses, namely, two screened headlights?

Mr. Mabane

Motor omnibuses have two screened headlamps, but these together do not emit more than the light of one, and the only result of this concession would be to enable motorists to reach a higher pace, and that, I am sure my hon. Friend will agree, is not desirable.