HC Deb 13 July 1938 vol 338 c1340W
Major Mills

asked the Home Secretary whether the reports that he receives indicate that the use of a decelerometer is a satisfactory way of carrying out the power of inspecting the brakes on motor vehicles given to the police by Section 95 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, 1937; and whether he will take steps to extend the use of the decelerometer?

Mr. Lloyd

Chief constables generally are aware that this instrument is on the market, and some police forces have been experimenting with its use. It is for the individual chief officer of police to decide what use could be made of such an instrument in his area, and my right hon. Friend is not prepared to take any action on the lines suggested in the last part of the question.