Bicycles (Reflectors).

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 12 December 1929.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Chelmsford

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asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that many bicyclists have either no red rear reflectors on their bicycles or else have them placed in a position where they cannot reflect the light; and whether he will take steps to enforce the law in the interests of the bicyclists whose lives are endangered by being invisible?

Photo of Mr John Clynes Mr John Clynes , Manchester Platting

Yes, Sir: and as I stated in reply to another question recently, I have taken steps by calling the attention of the police to the matter.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Chelmsford

Will the right hon. Gentleman also send a letter round to the chief constables of all the counties?

Photo of Mr John Clynes Mr John Clynes , Manchester Platting

I imagine the communication would in the first instance go to the chief constables.

Photo of Mr Harry Day Mr Harry Day , Southwark Central

Will the right hon. Gentleman also point out to the authorities that many of the reflectors cannot be seen at all?