HC Deb 24 November 1936 vol 318 cc241-2W
Mr. SALT

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the order issued by the French minister of public works to compel all motorists in France to use yellow head- lamps on their vehicles as from 1st April, 1937, in the case of new cars, and 1st January, 1937, for all motor vehicles; and whether he proposes to consider similar legislation in this country?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I am aware of the French proposals, but expert opinion in this country which I have consulted holds that the physiological advantages are not proved. The Medical Research Council and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research have undertaken to pursue jointly further investigations and I will certainly take their conclusions into account.