§ 39. Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallettasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether, in view of the small number of horse riders, he will discourage the continued use of the terms "near side" and "off side' in official notices and publications.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Mr. G. R. H. Nugent)No, Sir. I do not think official action is warranted.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettIs my hon. Friend aware that it is not uncommon to find notices directing traffic in particular places to keep to the "near side" and "off side" lanes, and will not he agree that there are many people who have cause to consider whether they have to go right or left? Would not any action that would simplify and standardise road signs be conducive to road safety?
§ Mr. NugentI do not think this causes serious confusion. It would be a pity to lose the traditional terms.