National Road Safety Advisory Council

HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc15-6W

Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Transport why she has disbanded subcommittees A, B and C of the Road Safety Advisory Council.

Mrs. Castle

I would like the National Road Safety Advisory Council to concentrate on the broader issues of road safety, rather than on the technical details. These can best be studied in the Road Safety organisation of my Department which has frequent and regular contacts with a wide range of outside experts. I very much hope that the specialists who joined in the work of the subcommittees will continue to help us through such contacts.

Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Transport what restrictions are placed on the right of the Road Safety Advisory Council, as constituted, to criticise Government proposals.

Mrs. Castle

None.