§ 71. Mr. Danceasked the Minister of Transport if he will now take steps to make the use of mud flaps on lorries compulsory, thereby ensuring that rear lights are not obscured by mud with the consequent danger to road safety.
§ Mr. Tom FraserResearch into the use of existing types of mud flaps on lorries does not suggest their use would prevent rear lights being obscured by mud.
I do not therefore propose to make the use of mud flaps compulsory at present, but I am seeking the co-operation of the motor industry in improving the mudguards of commercial vehicles.