§ 35. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Foxasked the Secretary of State for War, in view of the fact that a civilian driving a War Office vehicle cannot be prosecuted by the police if exceeding the speed limit or committing other offences on the road, what arrangements are made by his Department to ensure that these individuals are subject to the same military discipline as uniformed drivers of vehicles.
§ Mr. BellengerCivilian drivers employed by the War Department are required to conform to Army regulations applicable to the driving of military vehicles, but they are also subject to 1753 prosecution by the police for any speed or traffic offences to the same extent as other civilian drivers.
§ Sir G. FoxIs any action taken against these civilian drivers when their misdemeanours are brought to the notice of the Army authorities?
§ Mr. BellengerGenerally speaking, I should think so, but I will look into any particular case if the hon. and gallant Gentleman has one in mind.