§ Mr. Lathanasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered representations from certain local authorities asking, in present circumstances, to be relieved of the expenditure of labour, paper and postage involved in issuing driving-licence reminders; and what action he proposes to take?
§ Sir J. ReithYes, Sir. I recognise that the driving-licence reminders have been appreciated by many, but in view of316W the paramount need of economy in present circumstances, I see no justifiable alternative to reverting to the position which obtained before 1937, and am instructing local authorities accordingly.