§ 36. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he refused to adopt the British breath-testing machine in favour of one of foreign origin.
§ Mr. George ThomasNo decision has yet been taken as to the type of device which would be used for the screening tests envisaged in the White Paper on Road Safety.
§ Mr. Hector HughesIs the Minister's reply a confession that British scientists 390 are unable to produce such a test in this island? Does he not have some regard to the employment situation in making these important instruments? Will he take steps to see that they are produced in this country and used in this country?
§ Mr. ThomasThe answer to the first part of my hon. and learned Friend's question is "No, Sir". The answer to the second part of his question is that, of course, we are determined to get the best type of machine possible.