§ 66. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Transport what special steps have been taken to educate children in the practice of the Highway Code.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. James Callaghan)The continuing efforts of schoolteachers have lately been reinforced by the publication of two Children's Codes by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Terminal House, Victoria, S.W.I, from whom copies can be obtained on payment. The Minister of Education and my right hon. Friend commend these booklets to all concerned in training children in road safety.
§ Mr. LipsonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Royal Society are to be commended for these admirable booklets, particularly that for the younger children? What steps are being taken to ensure the widest possible circulation for them?
§ Mr. CallaghanI am sure that the Royal Society will be glad to have that commendation, which I will bring to their notice. We hope that education authorities will take large quantities of these booklets—I think a special rate is quoted for quantities—for use in school instruction.
§ Professor SavoryIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that some children seem to be afflicted with suicidal mania—a desire to throw themselves under a car? Is this not a case for the medical officer of schools to take in hand?
§ Mr. CallaghanI should have thought that that was part of the natural ebullience of youth, which sometimes communicates itself to some older people.