§ 88. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Transport whether he has received the letter from the hon. Member for Tynemouth from her constituent about the road hazards for children owing to morning darkness; what reply he has sent to the suggestion that for safety all children should as a school directive wear orange dayglo sashes; and what is his policy on the question of bearing the cost of such a scheme.
§ Mr. MarshAs I said in my reply to the hon. Lady's letter, we believe that the introduction of British Standard Time should on balance produce a slight reduction in road casualties. However, I am aware of the possible dangers to children when travelling to school in the mornings and I am considering with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science what can be done. We are encouraging the use of reflective clothing, but we have no power to pay for it or to require children to wear it.