§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the frequent prosecutions of motor cyclists for not silencing their motor cycles; if he is aware of the vagueness of the law on this subject in view of the recent developments in the motor cycle industry; and whether he would consider the appointment of a committee to study the question of silencing with a view to the drawing up of suitable regulations and, if necessary, an Amendment of the law at an early date?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYI am not satisfied that any Amendment of the existing law is necessary. I am, however, at the present time discussing with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders the question of motor cycle silencers with a view to the improvement of standard designs. I do not think the appointment of a formal Committee for the purposes suggested in the question is desirable at the present juncture.