§ 28. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what further preliminary consultations are required with bodies or individuals before he will be in a position to introduce legislation to improve road safety.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have already completed my consultations with the interested parties over a large part of the field, but there are certain proposals involving the police and local authorities as well as road users on which I shall need to consult the representative bodies concerned before I can proceed further.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonIs the Minister aware that as recently as the Queen's Speech last November road safety legislation was promised for this Session? Is there no limit to the speed with which the Government break their promises in this connection?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydAs recently as a fortnight ago I answered Questions on this matter in detail.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonCan the Minister say whether a Bill on road safety has been crowded out by the Bill on commercial television?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe answer to the right hon. Gentleman is that it is my hope and intention to proceed with the Bill as early as practicable—words borrowed from the late Administration.