HC Deb 20 November 1940 vol 365 cc2010-1W
Mr. Groves

asked the Horne Secretary whether he is aware that the redaction of lighting on motor-vehicles is seriously impeding doctors in making emergency calls on patients; and whether he will give to doctors at least the same lighting facilities as are available to military, fire services and some other official services?

Mr. H. Morrison

If my hon. Friend is referring to the more drastic dimming of car side-lights which has recently been imposed, I would point out that at the same time permission was given to motorists to continue to use their masked head-light after the air-raid warning. This concession should considerably assist doctors and other persons who are called upon to drive at night while a warning is in force.

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