HC Deb 10 February 1954 vol 523 cc1178-9
16. Mr. Snow

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what speed limits are particularly applicable to motor-cyclists.

Mr. Molson

A motor bicycle is subject to the same speed limits as a private car.

Mr. Snow

Could the matter be looked at again by the Ministry's technical advisers because of the peculiar mechanical characteristics of the motor cycle?

Also, has the Minister's attention been drawn to a report in the "Evening Standard" on 20th January, which said:

A sight to watch for in Westminster, A tall man…wearing black jacket, pin-striped trousers and an Anthony Eden hat, riding a powerful motor-cycle. His destination: the House of Commons.

Mr. Ellis Smith

I have seen a few hon. Members in the House answering that description.

Mr. Snow

The hon. Member for Langstone (Mr. Stevens) is the hon. Member referred to. He is quoted as saying at a dinner at the House of Commons: I wager I am the only man who comes to the House at 90 m.p.h. with his umbrella clipped to the front of his bike and an Anthony Eden hat fixed firmly on his head. While opinions may differ as to the desirability of the hon. Member's presence here, can this be looked into?

Mr. Molson

I did not read the report in the "Evening Standard."I should be deeply indebted to the hon. Member if he would send it to me, for I should much enjoy reading it.