§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that although applicants for motor-car driving licences are obliged to testify that they can read a number plate at 25 yards, no further steps are taken to ensure that the eyesight of drivers is sufficiently good to prevent accidents or to oblige them to wear suitable glasses whilst driving if that is desirable on safety grounds; and whether he will take action in this matter.
§ Mr. MaclayIn the absence of any evidence that defective eyesight of drivers is an important factor in road accidents, I do not think that any further steps in the direction suggested by the hon. Member are necessary. A requirement that some individuals should wear glasses when driving would be unenforceable.