HC Deb 07 December 1960 vol 631 cc148-9W
64. Sir J. Vaughan-Morgan

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will take steps to ensure that all operators of public service vehicles carry a properly maintained first-aid box to ensure that there is no delay in securing medical attention after an accident has taken place.

Mr. Marples

At present first-aid boxes have to be carried on express and contract buses and coaches, but not on ordinary stage services. While I am satisfied that they are not needed on all buses, I propose to look at the matter again to see whether the present distinction is the right one.