§ 32. Mr. Piratinasked the Minister of Transport to what extent he has called upon the B.B.C. to take part in the Safety-first Campaign; and how frequently has the B.B.C. made announcements on this question at his request.
§ Mr. BarnesThe B.B.C. have from time to time been requested to make announcements on road safety and on each occasion have afforded me their generous cooperation. Apart from special features the monthly road accident figures are invariably broadcast in the news bulletins. Since the road safety campaign was begun in November, 1945, there have been 36 broadcast programmes and talks on road safety, including four broadcasts by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary.
§ Mr. PiratinIs it possible for the Minister, in consultation with the B.B.C., to devise a more attractive way of making the announcements, such as by way of programme, etc.? For example, may I remind him of a certain programme which takes place in connection with different aspects of the law? Could not something of that kind be done?
§ Mr. BarnesWe are always out for improvement, but, as my reply indicates, the B.B.C. have been co-operative in this respect so far.