§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will request the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis to institute a campaign of control and report of dangerous loads on lorries in the interests of road safety.
§ Mr. SharplesThe Commissioner informs me that the police do what they can to enforce the law in this respect, and that he would not feel justified in diverting resources to a special campaign.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received the communication from the hon. Member for West Ham, North enclosing a communication from Mr. Bert Reeves, of Stratford, regarding the need for and proposals to improve the carrying of dangerous loads on the roads; and what action he has taken or intends taking in connection with this matter.
§ Mr. SharplesThe hon. Member's letter was received on 15th November, and a reply will be sent as soon as possible.