§ Sir C. Edwardsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is aware that Orders have been issued preventing motor-cars from travelling at a walking pace when taking part in funerals and thus interfering with an old custom; whether the Order was made for the purpose of saving petrol; is he aware that more motor-cars are now hired and consequently more petrol used; and will he take steps to rescind this Order.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerSo far as I am aware, no Order has been made which lays down the speed at which motor-cars may travel when they are taking part in funerals. In October, 1942, my Ministry discussed with the. National Association of Funeral Directors384W the loss of fuel which results from what are called "walking funerals." The Association agreed to discontinue them, as far as might be practicable; I have not heard that any difficulty has since arisen.