§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of War Transport whether, in connection with his campaign for increasing road safety, he will take steps to reduce the number of accidents caused by faulty vision on the part of drivers by arranging that the issue and reissue of driving licences shall be dependent upon a declaration as to the adequacy of the applicant's eyesight or indicating that his defective vision has been remedied by optical means.
§ Mr. BarnesApplicants for driving licences are required to say whether they can read at a distance of 25 yards in good daylight, with glasses if worn, a motorcar number plate containing six letters and figures, and penalties attach if false statements are made. If the eyesight of an applicant does not reach this standard he is automatically debarred from obtaining a driving licence.