HC Deb 05 August 1914 vol 65 c1974W
Mr. CHIOZZA MONEY

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if his attention has been directed to the publication by the "Times" newspaper of a map of probable police traps on main roads out of London, accompanied by an article entitled "Police Traps for Motorists: A Guide for August," the avowed object of which is to assist motorists to break the law; and if he will direct a prosecution of the "Times" in respect of the matter?

Mr. McKENNA

I have seen the map referred to, which seems likely to induce motorists to keep the law, at any rate, over considerable stretches of road. It does not afford any ground for action on my part.

Mr. CHIOZZA MONEY

asked the Home Secretary if he is aware that a body named the Automobile Association and Motor Union have prepared a map of motor roads and police controls, and organised a body of paid scouts who assist motorists to break the law; and whether he will direct a prosecution of the association in respect of this matter?

Mr. McKENNA

No action of the nature indicated is in contemplation, but the police will no doubt deal with breaches of the law should they occur.