§ 65. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Transport whether he will seek to introduce a national uniform scheme to give protection to schoolchildren from the dangers of the effects of darkness in the early morning on their way to school, such a scheme to assist motorists, bus and lorry drivers.
§ Mr. MarshI would refer the hon. Lady to the Answer given to her on Thursday, 7th November.—[Vol. 772, c. 157]
§ Dame Irene WardWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that this is a very acute problem for parents and children? As there are to be discussions on the matter, which were announced in answer to my Question, will the Minister tell me when the answer will arrive, or are we going to get into full daylight before the answer has been given?
§ Mr. MarshIn all fairness, the hon. Lady might bear in mind the reply which I gave her, that on balance it is expected 31 that there will be overall a net reduction in accidents.
§ Dame Irene WardNonsense.
§ Mr. MarshThe hon. Lady has never allowed herself to be confused by facts, so I can understand the point she makes on this matter. As I have already explained in correspondence, I do not think that we need to have any controversy about it. Of course, we are discussing the matter with various bodies, but I have no powers to make parents make their children wear particular types of clothing.
§ Mr. GalbraithWould it not be as well if the Minister recognised the facts of life and returned to G.M.T. instead of having this stupid British Summer Time foisted on the country the whole year round?