§ 1. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Transport how many prosecutions were instituted during each of the years 1938, 1946 and 1947, respectively, under Section 10 (6) of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, in respect of imposition by an operator of unreasonable schedules or schedules unworkable without transgression of the law.
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Barnes)No prosecutions of this kind have been brought to my notice.
§ Mr. DaviesIn view of the conviction of certain transport workers that schedules are so fixed, will my right hon. Friend, in consultation with the Home Secretary, consider taking measures to enforce the law better in this respect?
§ Mr. BarnesThat seems to be another question. I should like notice of it.
§ Mr. Francis Noel-BakerIs my right hon. Friend aware that proposals to increase the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles is causing a good deal of consternation amongst drivers of those vehicles, and are likely not only to increase the number of prosecutions of this kind, but to lead to very great danger on the roads in general?
§ Mr. BarnesThat is another matter that will be taken into account. The House will have an opportunity of considering it.