§ Sir THOMAS ESMONDEasked the Chief Secretary if, in view of the fact that motor cars travel about, the country at high speed, whereas slow-moving traction engines are compelled by law to have a man walking in front of them waving a red flag, he will take steps to amend the law relating to traction engines in Ireland so far as the flag waving is concerned?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe law requiring that a man should precede a traction engine with a red flag has been repealed in England and Scotland, and I see no reason why it should not also be repealed in Ireland. The matter will receive due consideration when a suitable opportunity arises.