§ Mr. HOODasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the constantly increasing use of country roads by chars-à-banc; whether there is any maximum width prescribed for chars-à-banc; and, if not, whether he will prescribe one?
§ Mr. NEALI am aware that large numbers of chars-à-banc are used on country roads. These vehicles are subject to the provisions laid down in the Heavy Motor Car (Use and Construction) Order, 1904, under which the maximum width for these vehicles is 7 feet 6 inches.
§ Mr. HOODasked the Minister of Transport whether, in consequence of the constantly increasing use of narrow country roads by chars-à-banc and the difficulty of following vehicles in passing them, he will issue an order that all such chars-à-banc shall carry a glass or mirror to enable the driver of the chars-à-banc to become aware of the approach of the following vehicles?
§ Mr. NEALThe question of the provision of a glass or mirror upon chars-à-banc and other mechanically-propelled road vehicles to enable the driver to become aware of the approach of following vehicles is within the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee on the Regulation of Road Vehicles, and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport hopes at a comparatively early date to receive a further Report from this Committee which will deal with this question among others. Pending the receipt of this Report he cannot see his way to take the action suggested.