Mr. WARD LAW-MILNEasked the Minister of Transport whether he has consulted, and, if not, whether he will consult, the Optical Association in connection with the dangers arising from the glare from motor headlights, so that all possible views may be before the Government in seeking additional powers to deal with the lighting of vehicles in the proposed Road Vehicles Bill?
§ Colonel ASHLEYAs my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, the question of dazzle by motor car headlights has been considered by a Departmental Committee specially appointed for the purpose, and I would refer my hon. Friend to their Third Interim Report issued in September, 1921. While I am not in a position to state whether the Committee did, in fact, consult with the particular association mentioned, I am satisfied that they availed themselves of ample opportunities to become acquainted with the various opinions held by experts in the matter. Over 100 devices, put forward either as palliatives or remedies for the difficulties involved, were examined by the Committee. If, however, the association desires to bring to my notice any fresh views relating to this subject, I shall be happy to hear from them.