§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the fact that many motor cars are no longer provided with starting handles, what research is in progress into improving the reliability of self-starters, especially in preventing the drive from jamming.
§ Mr. Tom FraserNo official research work is being done on the reliability of self starters for motor cars. But I have no doubt that the manufacturers have such problems continually in mind and are improving their designs accordingly.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the fact that many motor cars are no longer provided with starting handles, what research is in progress in to the production of lighter and smaller car batteries, so that a spare could be carried capable of being easily changed in the event of breakdown.
§ Mr. Tom FraserNo official research work is being done on batteries for this purpose, but I am sure that the manufacturers in the normal course of development seek means to improve them.