§ Lieutenant-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the police are taking vigorous action against motorists carrying headlights exceeding a size laid down under a Regulation introduced under the Defence of the Realm Act that was made in view of hostile air attack; and whether, in view of the fact that our streets are still insufficiently lighted, with consequent danger to the public, as also of the fact that the reason for these Regulations is now passed, these Regulations can be withdrawn now rather than lapse automatically, as they must, when peace is signed?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe Order with regard to screening of powerful headlights which was in force before the Armistice was revoked in December last, and superseded by the present Order under which the pre-2924W vious requirements have been considerably relaxed. The present retrictions have no relation to air raids. While they prevent the use of excessively brilliant and dazzling headlights, I am advised that they allow the use of ample light for safe driving at any ordinary speed.