Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, whether his Department have in course of preparation legislation dealing with road lights on vehicles; and, if so, in view of the emphatic opinions recently expressed by cyclists on this question, will he consent to receive a deputation before coming to a final decision?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYLegislation dealing with lights on road vehicles is under consideration. I should be prepared to receive a deputation representing the interests and views of pedal cyclists in the matter at a later date, if the hon. Member will communicate with me on the subject.
§ Mr. BECKERasked the Home Secretary if police regulations will be made to the effect that all bicycles should carry a red rear-light so as to avoid collision with on-coming motor cars?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYI have been asked to answer this question. The point referred to by the hon. Member would require legislation, and cannot be dealt with by Regulations. Legislation dealing2646W generally with lights on road vehicles, including the subject matter of the question, is under consideration.