§ Brigadier-General MAKINSasked the Minister of Transport whether he proposes in the promised Road Transport Bill to deal with the use of and speed of heavy motor lorries, which cause great damage to houses abutting on the roads traversed and serious inconvenience to their residents; and, if not, whether he will take this grievance into consideration.
§ Colonel ASHLEYI think there is some reason to hope that vibration caused by heavy traffic will decrease in the future owing to the improvements which are continually being made in road surfaces and in the design and construction of heavy motor vehicles. The proposals as to the regulation of motor vehicles are contained in the draft Road Traffic Bill, and as regards the driving
596Wnature of such employment, in this country; how many have emigrated; and to which Colonies or Dominions?
§ Mr. BETTERTONA statement giving the desired information is given below. Particulars of the nature of the employment found by men after training were given on the 23rd November in reply to a question by the hon. Member for West Willesden (Mr. Viant). I am unable to say to what extent such employment is regular or permanent.
Following is the statement:
of vehicles at excessive speeds, the enforcement of the law is a matter for the police.