59. Mr. J. T. Priceasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a further statement following his examination of the conditions which existed on the M.1 motorway on 21st January, 1964, and the numerous accidents which arose therefrom; and if he will also consider, as a means of reducing the hazards of fog on motorways, the installation of electrically operated foghorns at suitable intervals to give audible advance warning to all drivers of the impending danger.
§ Mr. MarplesUntil I have studied the detailed reports for which I have asked on the accidents on M.1 and other motorways on 21st January, I cannot usefully add to my replies to my hon. Friend the Member for Broms grove on Wednesday, 22nd January. As for foghorns, I am prepared to consider the possible use of any device which reduces danger in fog. But I must emphasise that no warning system, however ingenious, can relieve people of the responsibility of driving at speeds adjusted to the lmits of their visibility.