HC Deb 22 February 1971 vol 812 cc46-7W
Mr. Weitzman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the need for amendment of the Road Traffic Acts, 1960 and 1962, and the regulations made thereunder expressed by the Court of Appeal in the case of Buckoke and Others versus Greater London Council; and whether be proposes to make such amendment.

Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the judgments delivered in the Court of Appeal in Buckoke and Others versus the Greater London Council, he will introduce amending legislation to enable drivers of fire appliances, ambulances and police vehicles to be exempt from prosecution when disobeying robot traffic signals while on emergency calls when it is safe so to do.

Mr. Sharples

My right hon. Friend is aware of the decision and he will consider the implications when the text of the judgments is available.